CarVerify

Free Car Check

KM12 OHD

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

174,237 mi
Last recorded174,237 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM12 OHD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 174,237 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2024 167,639 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 163,372 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 161,575 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 161,493 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 159,802 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 156,552 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 156,552 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

both front wipers smearing

Pass 16 Oct 2019 145,879 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer edge worn

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2019 145,879 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front tyre outer edge worn

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 125,349 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 104,522 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Oct 2017 104,522 miles

Brake pipe kinked front to rear (3.6.B.2b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp missing (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate not complete (1.1.C.1e)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Oct 2016 83,901 miles

Nearside Front tyre scrubbing inner outer edges

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 56,287 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
Full Mercedes-benz Vito reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

KM12 OHD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 KM12 OHD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KM12 OHD?

You can check the full history of KM12 OHD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was KM12 OHD registered?

KM12 OHD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 July 2012.

Is KM12 OHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM12 OHD shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KM12 OHD have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on KM12 OHD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.