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ST12 YKW

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

456,852 mi
Last recorded456,852 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2023
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST12 YKW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2023 456,852 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2023 456,827 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 449,129 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 449,123 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 432,158 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2022 432,145 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 421,180 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 414,300 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive AROUND BOTTOM OF ENGINE/GEARBOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 402,210 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 389,084 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2019 389,069 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 388,552 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit failed at 0.63, plate limit value = 0.1 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 344,139 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 344,099 miles

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

Horn sounds harsh or grating (7.7 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 300,258 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 272,513 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer forward (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer forward (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Jul 2016 272,493 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer forward (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer forward (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 249,875 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 184,755 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 118,093 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 45,377 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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ST12 YKW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ST12 YKW, 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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ST12 YKW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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