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Y1 JKT

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

95,467 mi
Last recorded95,467 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY1 JKT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 95,467 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 93,877 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2025 93,860 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 91,716 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 10 Apr 2024 91,706 miles

Front Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached ball joint is not fitted correctly into hub (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 26 Mar 2024 91,683 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall damage 255/40/19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 89,617 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 88,678 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides - 22540/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides - 22540/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 88,676 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides - 22540/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides - 22540/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 85,016 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 81,076 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 75,044 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 64,671 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Park brake efficiency achieved 16%

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 54,953 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 32,070 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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Y1 JKT is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y1 JKT, 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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Y1 JKT is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 8 September 2012.

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