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H21 JHM

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

142,644 mi
Last recorded142,644 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH21 JHM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 142,644 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2026 142,595 miles

Tyre(s) load index is inadequate for the presented axle weight all tyres have a load rating of 97 (5.2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2025 141,317 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2025 141,317 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 138,298 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 132,682 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 127,647 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 122,215 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 106,815 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 93,487 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Jul 2018 93,475 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Jul 2017 81,594 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 720,181 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 720,181 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2015 49,305 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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H21 JHM is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 1,998cc 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 H21 JHM, 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 H21 JHM registered?

H21 JHM is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 17 May 2012.

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