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VU12 KYH

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

76,931 mi
Last recorded76,931 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU12 KYH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 76,931 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various corrosion points (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 20 May 2026 76,867 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various corrosion points (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust silencer heavily corroded.

Offside Front Fog lamp inop

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Sub-frame mounting modified but not seriously weakened DIFF mount bushes collapsed. (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 72,285 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2024 72,283 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 66,398 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Oct 2023 66,932 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 62,064 miles

Central exhaust box corroded

Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 29 Nov 2022 62,062 miles

Central Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central exhaust box corroded

Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 56,971 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 49,069 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 49,057 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 45,037 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 33,776 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 32,619 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge bold (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 29,092 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 26,171 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 22,540 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 KYH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VU12 KYH, 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 KYH registered?

VU12 KYH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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