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GX12 KFP

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

286,699 mi
Last recorded286,699 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX12 KFP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 286,699 miles

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

Offside Front fog light inoperative

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 286,080 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 267,411 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2024 267,411 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 244,858 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 244,858 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 215,699 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 190,651 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 190,650 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 177,995 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Jan 2020 177,994 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Jul 2019 171,617 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2019 171,617 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 165,556 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2019 165,556 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 156,484 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 149,019 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Jan 2018 149,019 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front and rear discs have surface corrosion

Pass 27 Jul 2017 140,367 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 126,183 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 126,183 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 115,746 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 102,122 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 91,109 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 90,662 miles

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

OSR steering rack has slight free play NSR steering rack has slight free play Rear steer system on vito van

Fail 13 Jul 2015 90,662 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

OSR steering rack has slight free play NSR steering rack has slight free play Rear steer system on vito van

Pass 22 Jan 2015 77,196 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 62,317 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 48,395 miles

brake fluid level low

coolant level low

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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GX12 KFP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 GX12 KFP, 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 GX12 KFP registered?

GX12 KFP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 July 2012.

Is GX12 KFP safe to buy?

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