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FH12 HTC

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

212,534 mi
Last recorded212,534 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 212,534 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 207,212 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 195,323 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 188,025 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 175,351 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 164,907 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 159,946 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 154,406 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 147,922 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 147,922 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 129,923 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 108,778 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 80,717 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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FH12 HTC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 HTC, 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 HTC registered?

FH12 HTC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is FH12 HTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH12 HTC shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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