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KU12 MDE

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

277,423 mi
Last recorded277,423 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU12 MDE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 277,423 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 274,164 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2024 259,209 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 227,924 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 194,927 miles

Front brake pads sensor wire broken

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 191,884 miles

nearside lower windscreen damaged but not in drivers view of the road ahead

zero emissions, diesel plate value 0.1 (no printout supplied

Fail 30 Apr 2021 191,883 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front (3.5 (a))

nearside lower windscreen damaged but not in drivers view of the road ahead

zero emissions, diesel plate value 0.1 (no printout supplied

Pass 8 Apr 2020 183,564 miles

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

diesel emissions to clean for smoke meter reading plate value 0.1 (no printout

passenger windscreen cracked not in drivers view

Pass 8 Aug 2019 180,491 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 180,289 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 153,289 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 135,513 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 135,513 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 104,701 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 72,830 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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KU12 MDE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KU12 MDE, 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 KU12 MDE registered?

KU12 MDE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 May 2012.

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