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KX12 ZHU

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,069 mi
Last recorded133,069 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX12 ZHU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 133,069 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2025 129,489 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2024 126,035 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2023 119,645 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 6 Oct 2022 119,466 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases MANIFOLD /FLEX PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure CLAMP (6.1.2 (a))

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BULB AND LAMP INSECURE (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Other passenger door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed SIDE DOOR (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 103,826 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 96,276 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 76,372 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 61,219 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 61,219 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 ZHU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZHU, 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 ZHU registered?

KX12 ZHU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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