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KV12 FNR

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

174,082 mi
Last recorded174,082 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV12 FNR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 174,082 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2024 169,044 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 155,153 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 139,329 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2021 121,863 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 104,081 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 89,200 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 89,271 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine management light on (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 16 Apr 2018 75,266 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2018 75,266 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 65,459 miles

Front brake discs in poor condition

Offside mirror cracked

Fail 18 Apr 2017 65,183 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall cut (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/65/r16 van (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding noise from brakes (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake discs in poor condition

Offside mirror cracked

Pass 22 Apr 2016 53,490 miles

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Fail 22 Apr 2016 53,490 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 31 Mar 2015 44,914 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front 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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KV12 FNR is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 KV12 FNR, 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 KV12 FNR registered?

KV12 FNR is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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