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LY62 JYK

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

135,742 mi
Last recorded135,742 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY62 JYK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 135,742 miles

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

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

park brake travel/adjustment

Pass 26 Nov 2024 132,604 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 1 Dec 2023 128,435 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 124,389 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2022 124,389 miles

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door mirror housing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 122,060 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 122,058 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall outer (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 118,106 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Border line fail ()

Pass 3 Dec 2019 113,450 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 95,660 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Oct 2018 95,660 miles

Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Oct 2017 77,424 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 61,671 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 61,671 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 44,039 miles

Nearside slight play in steering rack inner knuckles

Offside Front wiper blade split

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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LY62 JYK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black 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 LY62 JYK, 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 LY62 JYK registered?

LY62 JYK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 November 2012.

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