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GK12 TXG

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2025
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,610 mi
Last recorded141,610 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK12 TXG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2024 141,610 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 133,866 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tracking out ?? low on air .. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear footbrake is a little lazy

oil low

Fail 9 Mar 2023 133,866 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tracking out ?? low on air .. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear footbrake is a little lazy

oil low

Pass 9 Mar 2022 126,815 miles

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

horn is poor

Pass 15 Jan 2021 122,213 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns and os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 22 Jan 2020 118,733 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns and os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns and os (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os wishbone front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns and os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Spare tyre defective missing ()

exhaust center clamp corroded

power steering slightly noisey

slight engine oil leak

Fail 22 Jan 2020 118,730 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns and os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns and os (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os wishbone front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns and os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Spare tyre defective missing ()

exhaust center clamp corroded

power steering slightly noisey

slight engine oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2017 102,978 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit plus it has damaged sidewall , cords not showing (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Oct 2017 102,977 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit plus it has damaged sidewall , cords not showing (4.1.E.1)

tracking

Pass 6 Oct 2016 84,717 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 84,716 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 May 2015 60,850 miles

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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GK12 TXG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 GK12 TXG, 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 GK12 TXG registered?

GK12 TXG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 26 March 2012.

Is GK12 TXG safe to buy?

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