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VK62 HNL

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

231,043 mi
Last recorded231,043 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK62 HNL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2024 231,043 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 224,621 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 216,721 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2022 216,720 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2020 200,419 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Dec 2019 191,291 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 179,843 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 156,216 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 116,247 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 116,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 96,955 miles

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Nearside Front jacking point rubber missing

Offside Front tyre wearing low on inner tread

fuel tank damp,some damage to bracket

pedal rubbers condition

windscreen cracked at bottom on offside

Fail 11 Dec 2015 96,952 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure not secure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam dip beam not working (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Nearside Front jacking point rubber missing

Offside Front tyre wearing low on inner tread

fuel tank damp,some damage to bracket

pedal rubbers condition

windscreen cracked at bottom on offside

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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VK62 HNL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VK62 HNL, 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 VK62 HNL registered?

VK62 HNL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 December 2012.

Is VK62 HNL safe to buy?

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