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FH12 YUT

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

162,992 mi
Last recorded162,992 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 162,992 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 161,312 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 158,561 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2023 158,561 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 156,035 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 152,963 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 143,571 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 143,571 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 129,496 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 122,368 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2018 122,368 miles

Prop shaft badly damaged (6.1.7 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 112,962 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 98,299 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 98,299 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbones both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 79,298 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 79,298 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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 YUT is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YUT, 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 YUT registered?

FH12 YUT is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 13 August 2012.

Is FH12 YUT safe to buy?

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