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YC12 VKR

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

164,440 mi
Last recorded164,440 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 VKR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2026 164,440 miles

o/s front jacking spot has corrosion

Pass 17 Feb 2025 156,050 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 150,001 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 137,690 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 131,880 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 127,323 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front brake discs worn

Pass 24 May 2019 117,035 miles

Fuel tank, pipes and underside of vehicle around tank damp with fuel

Pass 11 May 2018 96,842 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2017 83,239 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2016 71,861 miles

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

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

Fail 13 May 2016 71,861 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fuel tank leaking filler neck pipe to tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 51,193 miles

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 VKR is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 VKR, 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 YC12 VKR registered?

YC12 VKR is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 May 2012.

Is YC12 VKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC12 VKR shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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