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HK12 BCE

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

180,461 mi
Last recorded180,461 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK12 BCE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 180,461 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 167,115 miles

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))

Fail 5 Feb 2025 167,115 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 162,419 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 155,042 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2023 155,042 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 146,748 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 139,936 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 125,240 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 125,240 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Reversing lamp switch does not operate automatically when reverse gear is selected (4.6.3 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 111,076 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 97,022 miles

Nearside Front wheel arch lineing loose

Offside Rear bumper broken

Offside Rear seat belt not checked/seat folded

Fail 3 Jul 2017 97,022 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative not fluid (1.7.2)

Nearside Front wheel arch lineing loose

Offside Rear bumper broken

Offside Rear seat belt not checked/seat folded

Pass 19 Jul 2016 90,166 miles

Offside Rear Bumper insecure broken end ()

Fail 18 Jul 2016 90,166 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (4.1.E.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Offside Rear Bumper insecure broken end ()

Pass 1 Jun 2015 62,560 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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HK12 BCE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HK12 BCE, 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 HK12 BCE registered?

HK12 BCE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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