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OY12 KKL

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

330,623 mi
Last recorded330,623 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY12 KKL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 330,623 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 328,693 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Underbody corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2024 309,425 miles

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

Nearside Front lower wing corroded

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 16 Apr 2024 309,304 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front lower wing corroded

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Apr 2023 287,777 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective 1 of 2 rear mounts broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Mar 2023 287,724 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust mounting defective 1 of 2 rear mounts failed (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play noted when loaded using shaker plates (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front foglamp not working

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjusted at test (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 264,320 miles

Rear exhaust bracket broken not leaving exhaust insecure

Fail 17 Mar 2022 264,206 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2021 238,212 miles

Slight surface corrosion on underside

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

Horn not working properly Horn poor (7.7 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight perishing in front & rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 214,504 miles

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

Brake pad warning light on

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

Horn not working properly Poor sound (7.7 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion on exhaust brackets

Slight corrosion on underside

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2020 214,504 miles

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

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

Brake pad warning light on

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

Horn not working properly Poor sound (7.7 (a) (i))

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 Slight from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion on exhaust brackets

Slight corrosion on underside

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 187,932 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2019 187,932 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2018 160,945 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front brake slightly binding

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

centre exhaust clamp missing

wipers slightly smearing

Fail 2 Jan 2018 160,945 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front brake slightly binding

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre exhaust clamp missing

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 12 Nov 2016 128,323 miles

advise low emssio no print out

Pass 16 May 2016 127,882 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 127,881 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 106,578 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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OY12 KKL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 OY12 KKL, 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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OY12 KKL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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