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DE12 FHR

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

119,209 mi
Last recorded119,209 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 FHR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 119,209 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 114,599 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2024 108,206 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 101,403 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 95,928 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 94,849 miles

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn all 3 rear diff mount bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2022 94,849 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn all 3 rear diff mount bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2021 87,735 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn all 3 rear diff mount bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2021 87,735 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn all 3 rear diff mount bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2020 81,588 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn DIFF MOUNT BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 75,871 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2018 69,801 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 62,640 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn outer edge 225/55/17 (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 May 2016 56,923 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 42,125 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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DE12 FHR is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 DE12 FHR, 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 DE12 FHR registered?

DE12 FHR is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is DE12 FHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE12 FHR shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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