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YA12 KJU

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

153,657 mi
Last recorded153,657 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA12 KJU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2026 153,657 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2026 153,657 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2025 141,160 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2025 141,150 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure And rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 127,587 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2024 127,587 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 112,684 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Oct 2023 112,684 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front & rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 98,068 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 94,427 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 85,981 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 77,179 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 77,165 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 66,888 miles

Both rear light units have damage.

Both rear shock absorber top bushes slightly deteriorated

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jul 2018 66,879 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear light units have damage.

Both rear shock absorber top bushes slightly deteriorated

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 57,899 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 49,535 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 49,535 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 39,661 miles

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

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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YA12 KJU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YA12 KJU, 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 YA12 KJU registered?

YA12 KJU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 8 August 2012.

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