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YC12 VKA

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2022
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

133,500 mi
Last recorded133,500 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2021
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 VKA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2021 133,500 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 133,204 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across back axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 132,729 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 132,720 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

brake pad warning light on

Pass 12 Sep 2018 129,274 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 104,765 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 73,936 miles

b/pads low rear

park brake has little or no reserve travel

Pass 11 Aug 2015 47,337 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 47,337 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside 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
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YC12 VKA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YC12 VKA, 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 YC12 VKA?

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What year was YC12 VKA registered?

YC12 VKA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 May 2012.

Is YC12 VKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC12 VKA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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