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YA12 KPJ

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2025
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

109,673 mi
Last recorded109,673 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA12 KPJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2024 109,673 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 106,083 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 102,966 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 99,633 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 99,633 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 93,134 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 93,134 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 83,304 miles

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

Rear Exhaust clamp

Pass 5 Jul 2016 73,343 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 60,331 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jul 2015 60,331 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Oil leak

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 KPJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KPJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YA12 KPJ registered?

YA12 KPJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 July 2012.

Is YA12 KPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA12 KPJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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