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GK12 TXZ

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

176,567 mi
Last recorded176,567 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 176,567 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nsr tyre worn outer edge

osr fog lamp lens broken off side

Fail 26 Mar 2025 176,563 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nsr tyre worn outer edge

osr fog lamp lens broken off side

Pass 30 Apr 2024 171,043 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush rear upper bushes os and ns (5.3.2 (c))

osr fog lamp lens cracked and broken on edge

Pass 24 Apr 2023 164,266 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

ns running lamp nw

reversing lamps flash

Pass 9 May 2022 154,812 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 146,973 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 138,584 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 129,985 miles

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 120,400 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 120,395 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 112,158 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 112,158 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 109,661 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Sep 2015 109,661 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 TXZ 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 71.4%.

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 TXZ, 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 TXZ registered?

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

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