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FH12 HSY

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

204,299 mi
Last recorded204,299 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH12 HSY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 204,299 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 203,319 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2025 203,316 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 201,414 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 200,058 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 197,934 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2021 195,721 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2020 195,112 miles

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides rears top bushes (5.3.2 (c))

rear axle bushes splitting

Fail 7 Apr 2020 195,112 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides rears top bushes (5.3.2 (c))

all discs rusty

rear axle bushes splitting

Pass 14 Sep 2018 169,345 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 143,155 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer edge is starting to wear

Fail 19 Sep 2017 143,150 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre outer edge is starting to wear

Pass 31 Oct 2016 118,512 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 92,235 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

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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FH12 HSY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FH12 HSY, 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 FH12 HSY registered?

FH12 HSY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 July 2012.

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