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YK62 KGU

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2098cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

187,473 mi
Last recorded187,473 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK62 KGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,098cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2026 187,473 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2025 172,195 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play very small lift in both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Oct 2025 172,195 miles

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure both mountings broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play very small lift in both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 158,256 miles

both front lower suspension arm front bushes well worn

Pass 5 Oct 2023 148,327 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 148,327 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 135,826 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 121,648 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 110,761 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 96,729 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn badly on inner and outer edges

Pass 5 Oct 2018 75,617 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn outer edge tread starting to tear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear tyres starting to near wear indicators

Fail 2 Oct 2018 75,416 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn outer edge tread starting to tear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear tyres starting to near wear indicators

Pass 15 Sep 2017 52,695 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 52,695 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 40,657 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 32,369 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)

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 KGU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,098cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KGU, 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 KGU registered?

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

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