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FH12 YUV

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

166,881 mi
Last recorded166,881 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH12 YUV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 166,881 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 159,028 miles

N/S/F TYRE WALL WEEK AND SKCUFFED

Fail 20 Feb 2025 159,028 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

N/S/F TYRE WALL WEEK AND SKCUFFED

O/S/R TYRE WELL WORN AND CRACKING

Pass 11 Mar 2024 151,854 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2024 151,853 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 145,276 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 140,260 miles

bonnet cable broke

Pass 13 Mar 2021 135,989 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2020 133,338 miles

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

bonnet cable broke

Pass 9 Mar 2019 128,948 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 123,531 miles

Front brake disc lipped

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 115,479 miles

Bonnet release cable not connected to handle.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads low. (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Mar 2017 115,476 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking Leak from steel pipe before union with flexi. (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking Leak from steel pipe before union with flexi. (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort Brake efficiency low (3.7.B.6a)

Bonnet release cable not connected to handle.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads low. (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 104,723 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 5 Aug 2016 104,723 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Jul 2015 76,971 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

propshaft to diff oil sesl has a slight misting of oil

rear diff mount bushes starting to split

Fail 30 Jul 2015 76,971 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

propshaft to diff oil sesl has a slight misting of oil

rear diff mount bushes starting to split

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 YUV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 YUV, 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 YUV registered?

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

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