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KX12 ZHO

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

317,659 mi
Last recorded317,659 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX12 ZHO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 317,659 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2026 301,336 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2025 284,504 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 268,910 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 249,709 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 232,623 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2024 232,531 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 212,082 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 191,438 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 167,737 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 151,800 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2022 151,800 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear differential bushes worn

Pass 15 Sep 2021 140,406 miles

Front Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 135,545 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 127,336 miles

Slight oil leak from differential.

Pass 9 Mar 2020 122,234 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 102,589 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 91,521 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 79,857 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2017 65,388 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 57,512 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 47,029 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 45,980 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 35,390 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 ZHO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZHO, 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 ZHO registered?

KX12 ZHO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 April 2012.

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