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WV62 KAO

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,669 mi
Last recorded110,669 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV62 KAO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 110,669 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 28 May 2025 96,824 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 May 2025 96,824 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Jun 2024 89,767 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 85,836 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 May 2023 85,836 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 79,198 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Apr 2022 79,196 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 May 2021 73,113 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak

Pass 21 May 2020 70,369 miles

Nearside MIRROR BACKING MISSING

Pass 1 May 2019 62,385 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 56,192 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 50,568 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 48,096 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 38,111 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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WV62 KAO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WV62 KAO, 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 WV62 KAO registered?

WV62 KAO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 27 September 2012.

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