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FH12 UTF

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

115,320 mi
Last recorded115,320 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH12 UTF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 115,320 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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))

Fail 4 Sep 2026 115,320 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Pass 10 Sep 2025 105,577 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Fail 10 Sep 2025 105,577 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 96,474 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush offside & nearside (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 87,513 miles

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush offside and nearside (5.3.2 (c))

horn slightly grainy

Pass 1 Sep 2022 78,133 miles

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush offside & nearside (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 67,573 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 58,075 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 48,520 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 47,440 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 37,881 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 30,494 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 UTF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 UTF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FH12 UTF registered?

FH12 UTF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 July 2012.

Is FH12 UTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH12 UTF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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