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DA12 GKX

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2024
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

181,343 mi
Last recorded181,343 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2023
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA12 GKX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2023 181,343 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2022 158,163 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2022 158,163 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 152,325 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2020 152,263 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both rear tyres worn inner edges

Knocking noise on steering column/steering rack but no play can be felt at steering wheel

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 24 Jun 2020 152,263 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres worn inner edges

Knocking noise on steering column/steering rack but no play can be felt at steering wheel

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 135,674 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured fading to white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured fading to white (4.4.3 (a))

emissions too clean to obtain a reading

reverse light sometimes comes on then goes out

Fail 26 Jun 2019 135,598 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured fading to white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre 205/65r16c107/105t ()

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured fading to white (4.4.3 (a))

emissions too clean to obtain a reading

reverse light sometimes comes on then goes out

Pass 27 Jun 2018 116,899 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2018 116,899 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 98,930 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 78,008 miles

service overdue warning on dash

Nearside Front tyre badly worn on inner and outer edge's.205/65r16c107/105t

Offside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edge's

drivers window switch broken

emissions print out not given due to emissions too clean to obtain a reading

Fail 22 Jun 2016 77,650 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component area of pump bottle sits on top of pump (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front tyre badly worn on inner and outer edge's.205/65r16c107/105t

Offside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edge's

drivers window switch broken

emissions print out not given due to emissions too clean to obtain a reading

service overdue warning on dash

Pass 25 Jun 2015 55,273 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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DA12 GKX 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 57.1%.

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 DA12 GKX, 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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DA12 GKX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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