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KU62 FBV

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

289,913 mi
Last recorded289,913 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU62 FBV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 289,913 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2024 285,418 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2024 285,403 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn rear axle (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 282,496 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2023 282,494 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

Pass 8 Oct 2022 274,030 miles

Central Front Front numberplate cracked/damaged but still readable

Fail 7 Oct 2022 274,025 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Central Front Front numberplate cracked/damaged but still readable

Pass 2 Nov 2021 262,638 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth RUBBER (1.1.2 (c))

Front Inner BOTH WHEEL ARCH TRIMS DAMAGED AND NOT SECURE

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LOW ON EDGE 2.8MM (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside REVERSING LIGHT NOT WORKING

Nearside Rear JACKING BLOCK MISSING

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LOW ON EDGE 2.2MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened PITTED SUGGEST REPLACEMENT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Oct 2021 262,359 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth RUBBER (1.1.2 (c))

Front Inner BOTH WHEEL ARCH TRIMS DAMAGED AND NOT SECURE

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LOW ON EDGE 2.8MM (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside REVERSING LIGHT NOT WORKING

Nearside Rear JACKING BLOCK MISSING

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LOW ON EDGE 2.2MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened PITTED SUGGEST REPLACEMENT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 232,997 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth RUBBER (1.1.2 (c))

Front Inner WHEEL ARCH TRIMS DAMAGED BOTH SIDES

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear JACKING BLOCK MISSING

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2020 232,996 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel HANDBRAKE (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth RUBBER (1.1.2 (c))

Front Inner WHEEL ARCH TRIMS DAMAGED BOTH SIDES

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear JACKING BLOCK MISSING

Offside Front BRAKE PADS LOWER THAN NEARSIDE

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 200,432 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.8mm and worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Very little reserve travel on handbrake

n/s/f plastic inner wing liner is damaged, insecure and in poor condition

o/s/f plastic inner wing liner is damaged,insecure and in poor condition

Fail 9 Oct 2019 200,432 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.8mm and worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Very little reserve travel on handbrake

n/s/f plastic inner wing liner is damaged, insecure and in poor condition

o/s/f plastic inner wing liner is damaged,insecure and in poor condition

Pass 22 Oct 2018 177,767 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth RUBBER (1.1.2 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear JACKING BLOCK MISSING

Nearside Rear TYRE 2.7MM

Pass 30 Oct 2017 158,724 miles

Nearside Rear JACKING BLOCK MISSING

Nearside Rear TYRE 3.4MM

PEDAL RUBBER WORN

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 30 Oct 2017 158,724 miles

Nearside Rear JACKING BLOCK MISSING

Nearside Rear TYRE 3.4MM

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

PEDAL RUBBER WORN

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 22 Oct 2016 131,096 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear JACKING BLOCK MISSING

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre CLOSE TO EDGE ()

Offside Front TYRE WEARING ON EDGE

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 17 Aug 2015 106,084 miles

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

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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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KU62 FBV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 KU62 FBV, 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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KU62 FBV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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