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YC12 VKW

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2023
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

144,577 mi
Last recorded144,577 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2022
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 VKW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2022 144,577 miles

Damage to handbrake controls

Damage to steering wheel

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 144,577 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Power steering component leaking Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Damage to handbrake controls

Damage to steering wheel

Headlamp switch damaged and loose

Pass 11 Jan 2021 140,142 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 140,142 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 132,779 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2020 132,779 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light showing a white light to the rear (4.5.4 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 124,732 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 115,471 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

centre and rear exhaust clamps corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2017 115,470 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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)

centre and rear exhaust clamps corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2016 105,437 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 105,431 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 29 Jul 2016 102,595 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

engine management light on

Pass 15 May 2015 89,874 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 89,874 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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 VKW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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

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