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B4 HED

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

68,662 mi
Last recorded68,662 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 HED
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 68,662 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 66,951 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2025 66,944 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 65,329 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Fail 2 Jul 2024 65,271 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.10 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 63,762 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2023 63,762 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 62,232 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 60,682 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSR/NSR outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2021 60,677 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.40 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSR/NSR outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2021 60,558 miles

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 55,297 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 55,297 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 51,404 miles

Nearside Front Outer 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 19 Jul 2018 47,772 miles

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))

brake pedal anti-slip pad wearing thin

Pass 19 Jul 2017 41,371 miles

both front tyres worn bald outer edges

brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 19 Jul 2017 41,371 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres worn bald outer edges

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 25 Jul 2016 35,569 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 75% worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Parking brake efficiency low 17% on roller brake test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 75% worn (3.5.1g)

Under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Jul 2015 29,269 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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B4 HED is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 B4 HED, 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 B4 HED registered?

B4 HED is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 July 2012.

Is B4 HED safe to buy?

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