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YC12 VKV

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2022
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

113,341 mi
Last recorded113,341 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2021
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 VKV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2021 113,341 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 103,416 miles

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))

Fail 30 Jul 2020 103,416 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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))

Pass 2 May 2019 98,468 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 2 May 2019 98,468 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 88,280 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 88,280 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 77,001 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing outside edge

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Apr 2016 63,060 miles

emissions low not recorded

Pass 16 Apr 2015 47,409 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 VKV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YC12 VKV, 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 VKV registered?

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

Is YC12 VKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC12 VKV shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YC12 VKV have outstanding finance?

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