MOT Status
ValidMileage
365,597 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Oil leaking excessively from engine engine area / dripping to floor / road (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn upper bush / bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure mountings broken also tail pipe missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Passenger compartment passenger compartment in such a condition that exhaust fumes lead to a danger to health of persons on board injectors leaking gases (6.2.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front daytime running lamp not working
Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak from injector seals (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front daytime running lamp not working
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear exhaust tail pipe corroded / missing
Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak from injector seals (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front daytime running lamp not working
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb upside down (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear exhaust tail pipe corroded / missing
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box tail pipe missing (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
fuel injector seal has failed (chuffing)
Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged casing damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear exhaust tail pipe missing / joint clamp missing
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged casing damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear exhaust tail pipe missing / joint clamp missing
Nearside Front daytime running light not working
Offside Front door mirror has slight damage
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
front flexi exhaust slight deteriorated
injector cuffing
middle exhaust clamp missing but still secure
middle exhaust outer skin slightly deteriorated
oil level on minimum mark
rear exhaust clamp missing but still secure
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Front daytime running light not working
Offside Front door mirror has slight damage
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
front flexi exhaust slight deteriorated
injector cuffing
middle exhaust clamp missing but still secure
middle exhaust outer skin slightly deteriorated
oil level on minimum mark
rear exhaust clamp missing but still secure
Exhaust mounting defective centre clamp missing but still secure (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective rear but still secure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front door mirror has slight damage
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
windscreen has slight damage
Parking brake inoperative on one side both rear (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust mounting defective centre clamp missing but still secure (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective rear but still secure (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp aim too high both front (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front door mirror has slight damage
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
windscreen has slight damage
Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective centre clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective rear (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
chip in windscreen
offside front door mirror damaged
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
offside front door mirror damaged
Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective centre clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective rear (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
chip in windscreen
Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Rear (4.4.3 (a))
Emissions To Clean Too Register
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust Hanger Broken But System Still Supported
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Rear (4.4.3 (a))
Emissions To Clean Too Register
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust Hanger Broken But System Still Supported
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
emissions to clean to detect
rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
emissions to clean to detect
rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres low (4.1.E.1)
Centre rear seat belt buckle cover broken
Front tyres worn on edges
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside front wiper split
Nearside rear diff mount bush starting to split
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil level low
Service light on
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
Based on 2,011,702 MOT tests across 164,434 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
VU12 KXR is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 VU12 KXR, 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
How do I check the history of VU12 KXR?
You can check the full history of VU12 KXR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was VU12 KXR registered?
VU12 KXR is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 March 2012.
Is VU12 KXR safe to buy?
The MOT history for VU12 KXR shows 20 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does VU12 KXR have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on VU12 KXR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.