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GK12 TXJ

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2025
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

210,798 mi
Last recorded210,798 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2024 210,798 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s & o/s ()

Fail 31 Mar 2024 210,798 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s & o/s ()

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 189,448 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 189,448 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 179,783 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 179,420 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 179,390 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears outer edges cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

high level brake light inop

Pass 26 Nov 2019 158,093 miles

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

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

Offside Daytime Running Light inoperative

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges wearing - replacement recommended (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Nov 2019 158,085 miles

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

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

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

Offside Daytime Running Light inoperative

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges wearing - replacement recommended (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 137,345 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 136,498 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 118,618 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 100,051 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 100,051 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 81,378 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall perished

Fail 24 Nov 2015 81,378 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall perished

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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GK12 TXJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 GK12 TXJ, 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 TXJ registered?

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

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