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KX12 ZDU

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,449 mi
Last recorded74,449 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX12 ZDU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 74,449 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 71,466 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2025 71,466 miles

Fuel pipe leaking fuel feed pipe rubber hose has a leak (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 67,532 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing outer edge & side wall perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Jun 2024 67,530 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing outer edge & side wall perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 63,959 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 61,072 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2022 61,068 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust clamp broken and rotten (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working inop (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 57,361 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 55,147 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 52,233 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 52,228 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 47,310 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 42,567 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 39,725 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 35,243 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
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KX12 ZDU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KX12 ZDU, 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 KX12 ZDU registered?

KX12 ZDU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 March 2012.

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