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YK62 KFX

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

203,946 mi
Last recorded203,946 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK62 KFX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 203,946 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2025 195,295 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2025 195,295 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 187,658 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2024 187,657 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 187,283 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2023 187,283 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 178,285 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 178,284 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 164,623 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))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 149,144 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 133,397 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 115,051 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 98,437 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 62,177 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 62,177 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 44,110 miles

cut on side wall o/s/f

disc worn

h/brake slightly high

Fail 24 Aug 2015 44,110 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. middle (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

cut on side wall o/s/f

disc worn

h/brake slightly high

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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YK62 KFX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YK62 KFX, 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 YK62 KFX registered?

YK62 KFX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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