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LY12 KKW

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests30 (27 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

390,201 mi
Last recorded390,201 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY12 KKW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

27 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 390,201 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2026 372,372 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 362,140 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 352,661 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH

Pass 24 Jul 2024 350,726 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 335,900 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 315,835 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 315,833 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2022 301,495 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2022 267,202 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2022 267,202 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 246,528 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 231,022 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 216,244 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 186,524 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Oct 2019 186,524 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2019 169,784 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 146,888 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 128,666 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 110,353 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 92,628 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 73,679 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 72,907 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 68,660 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 63,337 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 55,991 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 48,116 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 38,849 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 29,376 miles

front tyre treads getting low

Pass 14 Mar 2013 18,711 miles

Nearside Front 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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LY12 KKW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LY12 KKW, 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 LY12 KKW registered?

LY12 KKW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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