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YK12 HFM

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

144,816 mi
Last recorded144,816 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 HFM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 144,816 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 139,693 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 138,224 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 128,423 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 126,050 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 120,130 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 118,201 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 112,490 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 112,490 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 99,539 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn to 3mm (4.1.E.1)

both exhaust clamps are heavily corroded, system is leak free.

Fail 19 Oct 2017 99,537 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush front bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush front bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn to 3mm (4.1.E.1)

both exhaust clamps are heavily corroded, system is leak free.

Pass 12 Oct 2016 86,241 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 74,271 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 74,271 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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YK12 HFM is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YK12 HFM, 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 YK12 HFM registered?

YK12 HFM is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 21 March 2012.

Is YK12 HFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK12 HFM shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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