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VU12 KXO

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

63,187 mi
Last recorded63,187 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU12 KXO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 63,187 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 59,834 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 57,017 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 53,478 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 53,468 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 48,838 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

foot brake travel not yet excessive

Pass 20 Nov 2020 44,487 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2019 36,240 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 31,392 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 26,138 miles

Coolant leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 May 2016 21,221 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)

Pass 11 May 2015 17,010 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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VU12 KXO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 VU12 KXO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU12 KXO registered?

VU12 KXO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 March 2012.

Is VU12 KXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU12 KXO shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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