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FM12 HXR

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

167,996 mi
Last recorded167,996 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 167,996 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 155,590 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2025 155,590 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 142,181 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 130,261 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 122,907 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bulge covered in plastic material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 122,900 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bulge covered in plastic material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 110,815 miles

Central exhaust clamp missing but not insecure/leaking

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust clamp missing but not insecure/leaking

Pass 11 Jun 2019 95,002 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2019 94,947 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements harsh/grating sound (7.7 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inner edge, advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Jun 2018 83,661 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 70,470 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement leading bush slightly age cracked (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement leading bush slightly age cracked (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4mm worn heavily on inner edge almost to cords slightly age cracked as well (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Jun 2017 70,470 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed rest of tyre is 1.6mm and slightly age cracked (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords rest of tyre is 1.6mm and slightly age cracked (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement leading bush slightly age cracked (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement leading bush slightly age cracked (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4mm worn heavily on inner edge almost to cords slightly age cracked as well (4.1.E.1)

recommend getting tracking checked to prolong life of tyres

Pass 3 Jun 2016 55,512 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Jun 2015 39,911 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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FM12 HXR 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 FM12 HXR, 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 HXR registered?

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

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