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KN12 YWD

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,428 mi
Last recorded160,428 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2023
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN12 YWD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2023 160,428 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 160,425 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 153,194 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 142,854 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (near rear flexi hose) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (near rear flexi hose) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 132,277 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 132,277 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 120,523 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 120,523 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust particulate filter obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 107,662 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 97,603 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 71,735 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge and has some cuts within tread

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

Pass 25 Apr 2015 50,032 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?

Based on 2,011,702 MOT tests across 164,434 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
9,235
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
164,434
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 49,564
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46,783
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 43,234
Brake pipe excessively corroded 37,987
Stop lamp not working 33,048
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KN12 YWD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 113,200 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Vito fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 49,564 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KN12 YWD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Vito typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 14 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was KN12 YWD registered?

KN12 YWD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is KN12 YWD safe to buy?

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