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KV12 FNO

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

185,017 mi
Last recorded185,017 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV12 FNO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 185,017 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 181,270 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front / offside front / nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

under-body corroded.

Pass 15 Jan 2024 172,076 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 158,491 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2023 158,491 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 142,959 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 127,059 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 117,815 miles

engine cover fitted

Fail 7 Jan 2020 117,762 miles

Steering column attachment defective (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 107,423 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 100,367 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot bush (2.7.4)

gear selector stiff

Fail 2 Feb 2018 100,367 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

gear selector stiff

Pass 3 Mar 2017 92,081 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 68,421 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 44,833 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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KV12 FNO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc 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 KV12 FNO, 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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KV12 FNO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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