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FH12 PPX

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

175,225 mi
Last recorded175,225 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 175,225 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 172,849 miles

Brake Pad Warning Light Illuminated - Pads Ok

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 22 Jul 2024 172,848 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment No Reserve Travel (1.1.6 (c))

Brake Pad Warning Light Illuminated - Pads Ok

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 170,681 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing On Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing On Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jul 2023 170,679 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing On Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing On Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking Brake Pedal Has Travel

Pass 18 Jul 2022 167,901 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 164,135 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 158,499 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 154,985 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 145,367 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 145,359 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 133,549 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 13 Jul 2017 133,549 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 128,327 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 111,348 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 PPX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 FH12 PPX, 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 PPX registered?

FH12 PPX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 July 2012.

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