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RK12 VKD

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2025
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

461,890 mi
Last recorded461,890 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK12 VKD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2024 461,890 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Arch cover slightly damaged

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 445,342 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front headlamp has poor beam

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside front inner arch cover damaged and slightly insecure

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 420,414 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front anti roll link dust cover slightly damaged

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front inner arch cover damaged and slightly insecure

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 405,049 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front inner wheel arch cover in poor condition

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

slight oil leak

Fail 26 Jan 2023 405,049 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front inner wheel arch cover in poor condition

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

slight oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2022 389,614 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shocker top bush worn

Offside Rear Bump stop in poor condition

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 372,401 miles

Nearside Front Headlight has poor beam pattern

Offside Rear Bump stop in poor condition

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 8 Feb 2022 372,399 miles

Exhaust system insecure Center exhaust joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlight has poor beam pattern

Offside Rear Bump stop in poor condition

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 351,100 miles

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

slight oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2021 332,920 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

slight oil leak

Fail 10 Feb 2021 332,919 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts inner wheel arch (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

slight oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2020 314,386 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear parking brake slightly low

Pass 8 Feb 2020 305,305 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2019 285,137 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 263,305 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2019 263,301 miles

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side both (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 241,882 miles

offside front suspension arm front bush deterioted

Fail 7 Aug 2018 241,880 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

front brake pads worn low

offside front suspension arm front bush deterioted

Pass 9 Feb 2018 219,695 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 219,689 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2017 191,004 miles

rear brake pads worn low

rear tyres worn low

Pass 10 Feb 2017 168,094 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 165,578 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 165,578 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 117,034 miles

vehicle emissions too lean to register

Fail 26 Mar 2015 117,034 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

vehicle emissions too lean to register

Pass 17 Mar 2014 59,761 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2013 35,382 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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RK12 VKD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RK12 VKD, 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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RK12 VKD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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