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YA12 KPR

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

155,088 mi
Last recorded155,088 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA12 KPR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 155,088 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 145,734 miles

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

exhaust backbox mountings in poor condition

Pass 6 Dec 2023 136,653 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 124,148 miles

EXHAUST FLEXIBLE JOINT IN POOR CONDITION AND SLIGHTLY BLOWING

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

REAR TYRES SLIGHTLY WORN ON EDGES

Fail 5 Dec 2022 124,148 miles

EXHAUST FLEXIBLE JOINT IN POOR CONDITION AND SLIGHTLY BLOWING

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

REAR TYRES SLIGHTLY WORN ON EDGES

Pass 25 Nov 2021 112,095 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 103,945 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose flexi pipe deteriorated (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 92,128 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 80,611 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 72,601 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 72,599 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front TYRE WORN ON EDGES

Pass 27 Jul 2016 63,443 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 44,838 miles

front tyres worn on edges

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 KPR is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YA12 KPR, 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 KPR registered?

YA12 KPR is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 25 July 2012.

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