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RK12 VLC

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2023
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

77,429 mi
Last recorded77,429 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2022
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK12 VLC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2022 77,429 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 76,098 miles

Both front tyres worn slightly on inner and outer edges

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Inner rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 73,050 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 71,364 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 67,025 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 65,851 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 65,851 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 64,845 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge getting warn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 62,048 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 56,504 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 VLC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 RK12 VLC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RK12 VLC registered?

RK12 VLC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is RK12 VLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK12 VLC shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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