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FM12 HSY

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

152,691 mi
Last recorded152,691 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM12 HSY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 152,691 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2026 152,691 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2025 148,498 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside, foremost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 144,248 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside, foremost bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Sep 2024 144,243 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside, foremost bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 139,086 miles

Emissions to clean to get reading

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside, foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Gearbox mounting defective Differential box

Pass 2 Sep 2022 133,513 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Sep 2021 127,199 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2021 127,197 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid nearside and offside (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 121,932 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 121,562 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 103,117 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 71,016 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 48,388 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 44,501 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Fail 22 Aug 2016 44,501 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 26 Aug 2015 35,482 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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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FM12 HSY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FM12 HSY, 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 FM12 HSY registered?

FM12 HSY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 August 2012.

Is FM12 HSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM12 HSY shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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