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HD12 MWM

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

228,245 mi
Last recorded228,245 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD12 MWM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 228,245 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective Missing rubber hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Hanger corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Warning on for rear lights in-op but working due to LEDS fitted

Pass 14 May 2025 207,798 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear selector area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2024 181,716 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose mounting bracket broken off (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2024 181,716 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn both diff axle bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose mounting bracket broken off (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear very poor handbrake effort

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 159,395 miles

Central Rear Number plate light warning on dash however lights are working due to led

Central Rear diff bushes perished

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged shell damaged

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

Nearside Front head lights cloudy

Nearside Front rear light unit cracked

Nearside Front wheel arch damaged

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front head lights cloudy

Offside Front wheel arch damaged

Offside Rear rear light unit cracked

Fail 24 Mar 2023 159,393 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened Perished (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light (4.6.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened perished (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light (4.6.2 (a))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Central Rear exhaust clap rusted but not leaking

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Nearside Front head light cloudy

Nearside Front wheel arch damaged

Nearside Light unit cracked

No. p warning on dash but working all okay

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front head lights cloudy

Offside Front wheel arch damaged

Offside Rear Light unit cracked

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 136,003 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))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 120,317 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 105,353 miles

Emissions Smoke Test PASSED (Readings too low to record and print out)

Exhaust rear silencer box/centre pipe union clamp corroded and broken away (pipe NOT insecure at time of test)

Key in ignition lock feels stiff when turned

N/S/R tyre worn low on tread and almost ON limit of wear, and worn at tread edges

O/S/R tyre getting abit low on tread

Spare tyre apears to be low on pressure (soft)

Fail 30 Mar 2020 105,353 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Emissions Smoke Test PASSED (Readings too low to record and print out)

Exhaust rear silencer box/centre pipe union clamp corroded and broken away (pipe NOT insecure at time of test)

Key in ignition lock feels stiff when turned

N/S/R tyre worn low on tread and almost ON limit of wear, and worn at tread edges

O/S/R tyre getting abit low on tread

Spare tyre apears to be low on pressure (soft)

Pass 27 Mar 2019 90,456 miles

Both rear tyres worn low on tread and almost ON limits of tread wear

Emissions Smoke Test PASSED (Readings too low to record and print out)

Exhaust rear silencer box/centre pipe union clamp corroded and broken (pipe NOT loose or insecure at time of test)

N/S/R outer b/pad worn low and almost ON limit of wear

O/S/F tyre getting worn at inner/outer tread edges

Rear inner b/pads appear low and near limits (esp N/S/R)

Pass 8 Mar 2018 71,508 miles

Both rear tyres starting to get abit worn at inner tread edges

Emissions Smoke Test PASSED (Readings too low to record and print out)

Spare tyre flat and wheel rim abit bent

Pass 13 Mar 2017 52,688 miles

Emissions Smoke Test PASSED (Readings too low to record and print out)

N/S/R tyre worn near limits of wear at inner and outer tread edges

O/S/R tyre worn low on tread and just about ON limits of wear in places at inner tread area

Pass 1 Apr 2016 40,577 miles

Both front tyres getting abit worn at inner/outer tread edges

Driver's seat belt starting to get abit frayed at edge

Exhaust emissions smoke test PASSED (readings to low to record and make print out)

Park brake pedal nearing end of reserve travel (long)

Rear outer b/pads starting to get abit low

Pass 24 Mar 2015 28,281 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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HD12 MWM is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HD12 MWM, 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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HD12 MWM is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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