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KR12 AKU

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

165,567 mi
Last recorded165,567 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR12 AKU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 165,567 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2026 165,567 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side adjusted (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 158,681 miles
Fail 27 May 2025 158,568 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 May 2024 151,731 miles

Rear under sills and chassis surface rust

Pass 10 May 2023 145,801 miles
Fail 10 May 2023 145,801 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 May 2023 145,799 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2022 140,533 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 22 Oct 2021 129,620 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

General Underbody Corrosion

Pass 7 Nov 2020 122,249 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 100,019 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Engine coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 88,791 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 85,429 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 117,895 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 54,394 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 54,394 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Inner coil Spring Broken

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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KR12 AKU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KR12 AKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KR12 AKU registered?

KR12 AKU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is KR12 AKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR12 AKU shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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