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YA12 KKW

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

245,291 mi
Last recorded245,291 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA12 KKW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 245,291 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 1 Sep 2026 245,288 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2025 231,910 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2025 231,910 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2024 219,048 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2024 219,048 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2023 204,134 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2023 204,134 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 190,699 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 190,699 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2021 176,940 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 162,394 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 162,394 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 143,074 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 143,074 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 113,120 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 123,300 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 114,231 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 102,897 miles

Crack across windscreen but not affecting drivers view of the road

O/s/r tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Fail 8 Jul 2015 102,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Crack across windscreen but not affecting drivers view of the road

O/s/r tyre worn smooth on inner edge

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 KKW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KKW, 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 KKW registered?

YA12 KKW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 July 2012.

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