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FM12 HYF

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

177,181 mi
Last recorded177,181 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 177,181 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 170,098 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2024 170,092 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 159,941 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2023 159,941 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlight bulb not fitted securely (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 150,541 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2022 150,466 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front rubber bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front rubber bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 123,987 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 106,022 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns and os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 97,936 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 97,805 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 91,466 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 87,612 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 85,341 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Aug 2016 85,341 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 80,072 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre sidewal slightly damaged

nearside front wiper starting to smear

Fail 28 Aug 2015 80,072 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front tyre sidewal slightly damaged

nearside front wiper starting to smear

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 HYF 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 64.7%.

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 HYF, 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 FM12 HYF registered?

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

Is FM12 HYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM12 HYF shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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