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KP12 XLY

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

182,042 mi
Last recorded182,042 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP12 XLY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 182,042 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 10 Mar 2026 182,039 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 178,790 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 24 Mar 2025 178,774 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 172,353 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 165,004 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 155,363 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 155,263 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.1 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Mar 2022 155,263 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.1 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 14,453 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 138,631 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 20 Mar 2020 138,590 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.1 (1/m) (8.2.2.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Mar 2019 122,358 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 122,353 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements reflective background (0.1 (d))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 106,076 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

vehicle tested under class 4(dual purpose)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 89,134 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Mar 2017 89,134 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 69,766 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 12 Apr 2016 69,766 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 6 May 2015 55,390 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 30 Apr 2015 55,251 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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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KP12 XLY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 KP12 XLY, 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 KP12 XLY registered?

KP12 XLY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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