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RK62 OFE

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

187,425 mi
Last recorded187,425 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK62 OFE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 187,425 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2026 187,419 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/65/16 C (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 177,421 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall border line pass (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2025 177,419 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn seen on ATL shakers and when barred (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front DRL inoperative

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively border line pass (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall border line pass (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear off side park brake weak, park brake only just made efficiencies accumulative park brake has limited reserve travel

Pass 5 Mar 2024 170,901 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 164,684 miles

Nearside Front wheel arch liner broken

Fail 23 Feb 2023 164,683 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wheel arch liner broken

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 153,786 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 145,365 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 139,911 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 123,389 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 123,388 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear 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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 115,252 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 86,251 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 60,527 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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RK62 OFE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red 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 RK62 OFE, 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 RK62 OFE registered?

RK62 OFE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 September 2012.

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