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FN12 HVJ

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

359,986 mi
Last recorded359,986 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN12 HVJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 359,986 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2024 320,569 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 279,876 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 231,178 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 195,915 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 194,014 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 188,835 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 179,934 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm bush starting to split (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm bush starting to split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear diff seal starting to weap

Fail 21 Feb 2018 179,913 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm bush starting to split (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm bush starting to split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear diff seal starting to weap

Pass 20 Feb 2017 161,590 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outside edge

Fail 20 Feb 2017 161,590 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outside edge

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 140,502 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2016 140,502 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 19 Feb 2015 111,048 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 111,048 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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FN12 HVJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc 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 FN12 HVJ, 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 FN12 HVJ registered?

FN12 HVJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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