CarVerify

Free Car Check

YB61 KYN

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2151cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

183,238 mi
Last recorded183,238 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB61 KYN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 183,238 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2026 183,238 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 176,943 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2025 176,943 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 170,879 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 163,964 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2023 163,964 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 155,242 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 155,242 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 145,367 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 136,019 miles

rear back axle bushes perishing

Fail 24 Jan 2020 136,019 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear back axle bushes perishing

Pass 19 Jan 2019 124,254 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 112,360 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 112,360 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 99,317 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 82,186 miles

nsf tyre worn on edge

Pass 17 Jan 2015 60,693 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)

Fail 17 Jan 2015 60,693 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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)

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
Full Mercedes-benz Vito reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YB61 KYN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,151cc 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 YB61 KYN, 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

How do I check the history of YB61 KYN?

You can check the full history of YB61 KYN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YB61 KYN registered?

YB61 KYN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 January 2012.

Is YB61 KYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB61 KYN shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YB61 KYN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YB61 KYN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.