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YK62 KUH

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2024
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

229,605 mi
Last recorded229,605 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2023
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK62 KUH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2023 229,605 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured all (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 8 Nov 2023 229,905 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured all (4.4.3 (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 20 Oct 2022 218,881 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 19 Oct 2022 218,864 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front fog lamp not working.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 200,124 miles

Brake pad light on

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front bumper damaged

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering column has slight play

Fail 27 Oct 2021 200,121 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Emissions not tested Large exhaust leak at flexi. (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Leak at flexi. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted Stone guard cracked and sharp on bonnet. (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative Both. (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering column has excessive movement up and down Pinion. (2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective After catalytic converter and after rear silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Rear differential leaking.

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 181,119 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

front fog lights inop

Fail 1 Oct 2020 181,093 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front fog lights inop

Pass 23 Oct 2019 169,197 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 169,195 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 132,564 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 61,233 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 61,233 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 44,326 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both lipped (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Sep 2015 44,326 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both lipped (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 KUH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 KUH, 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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YK62 KUH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 September 2012.

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