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YC12 VKT

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

199,010 mi
Last recorded199,010 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 VKT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 199,010 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 185,196 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both starting to smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 173,878 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2024 173,878 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 4 Mar 2023 164,203 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 152,663 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 141,367 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 129,185 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 116,188 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 102,310 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)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 89,496 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 89,496 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 75,855 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 59,244 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 VKT is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VKT, 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 YC12 VKT registered?

YC12 VKT is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is YC12 VKT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC12 VKT shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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