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VU12 KYG

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

189,721 mi
Last recorded189,721 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU12 KYG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2024 189,721 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2023 188,569 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 187,308 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 186,901 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 185,344 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured both rear repeater bulbs faded (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake performance only just passed the test.

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn to 3mm each (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2019 165,562 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 146,849 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped and worn (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped and worn (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped and worn (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped and worn (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Apr 2018 146,817 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped and worn (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped and worn (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped and worn (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped and worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 123,775 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2017 123,775 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2016 100,977 miles

both front tyres wearing on the edges

Fail 3 May 2016 100,977 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres wearing on the edges

Pass 20 Apr 2015 68,067 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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VU12 KYG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VU12 KYG, 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 VU12 KYG registered?

VU12 KYG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 27 April 2012.

Is VU12 KYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU12 KYG shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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