2012 Mercedes-Benz Vito 2.1L Diesel · OY12 KKS
2012 Mercedes-Benz Vito (2.1L, diesel). First registered 31 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 170,400 miles. MOT valid until 09 Aug 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ VITO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 170,400 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
OY12 KKS Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 07/08/2026
- 170,400 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
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OY12 KKS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Mercedes-Benz Vito (OY12 KKS) between July 2015 and August 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 07 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (21 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Steering (10 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 57 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”; “Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
OY12 KKS Mileage History
- 24/07/201554,965 mi
- 04/08/201555,176 mi+211 mi
- 11/08/201668,696 mi+13,520 mi
- 03/08/201780,065 mi+11,369 mi
- 08/08/201780,090 mi+25 mi
- 08/08/201892,147 mi+12,057 mi
- 08/08/201892,157 mi+10 mi
- 07/08/2019105,116 mi+12,959 mi
- 09/08/2019105,126 mi+10 mi
- 11/08/2020118,460 mi+13,334 mi
- 04/08/2021128,705 mi+10,245 mi
- 06/08/2021128,709 mi+4 mi
- 03/08/2022141,465 mi+12,756 mi
- 08/08/2023151,000 mi+9,535 mi
- 09/08/2023151,000 mi
- 07/08/2024158,947 mi+7,947 mi
- 04/08/2025165,192 mi+6,245 mi
- 07/08/2025165,200 mi+8 mi
- 07/08/2026170,400 mi+5,200 mi
Average of roughly 10,457 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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