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KX12 ZHT

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2025
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

207,496 mi
Last recorded207,496 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX12 ZHT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2024 207,496 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2024 207,478 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction On dash board (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 203,287 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2023 203,287 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush on wish bone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush on wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 191,548 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 191,458 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering system fouling wheel arch liner (2.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 153,366 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 131,659 miles

Emissions too clean and not registering on emissions machine

Pass 18 Apr 2017 123,378 miles

slight play in suspension

Pass 24 Mar 2016 117,110 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 100,842 miles

emissions too clean

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 ZHT is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 ZHT, 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 ZHT registered?

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

Is KX12 ZHT safe to buy?

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