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HK12 BFO

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

160,988 mi
Last recorded160,988 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK12 BFO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 160,988 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mount broken exhaust is secure

Fail 21 Jan 2026 160,988 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mount broken exhaust is secure

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 154,588 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 147,932 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2023 147,832 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 141,102 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2022 141,102 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 133,596 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 125,826 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

horn sounds harsh

wheel trims fitted at time of test

Fail 23 Sep 2020 125,824 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

horn sounds harsh

wheel trims fitted at time of test

Pass 31 Aug 2019 121,059 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 111,507 miles

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

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

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

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

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

diff support bar bushes split and worn

Fail 19 Sep 2018 111,207 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

diff support bar bushes split and worn

Pass 15 Sep 2017 95,401 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 72,488 miles

Rear exhaust silencer clamp corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2016 72,488 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear exhaust silencer clamp corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2015 54,329 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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HK12 BFO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black 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 HK12 BFO, 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 BFO registered?

HK12 BFO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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