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KN12 MZW

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

68,308 mi
Last recorded68,308 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN12 MZW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 68,308 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Oct 2025 68,308 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust broken in half behind DPF in front of flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure exhaust broken in half behind DPF in front of flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure bracket broken from silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 65,422 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2024 65,422 miles

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 59,924 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 57,556 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 54,815 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 51,235 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 51,235 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2020 81,164 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 80,488 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 80,048 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 45,027 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 45,027 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp broken and hanger broken (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 32,484 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 1.6MM (245/45R18) (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 7 Apr 2016 32,479 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/45R18 (4.1.E.1)

Front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 1.6MM (245/45R18) (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 May 2015 29,090 miles

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

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

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

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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KN12 MZW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KN12 MZW, 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 KN12 MZW registered?

KN12 MZW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 May 2012.

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