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HK12 BFY

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

157,302 mi
Last recorded157,302 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 157,302 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 14 Jan 2025 146,640 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 136,569 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2024 136,523 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted inner part of wheel rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess park brake outer cable worn on inner CV joint (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust pipe clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 126,119 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged passenger (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 5 Jan 2023 126,119 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged passenger (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 115,631 miles

Nearside Front 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 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 111,329 miles

Nearside Front 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 worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front 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 worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust pipe clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Jan 2021 111,328 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle damaged broken & not releasing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front 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 worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust pipe clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 107,433 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 107,433 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 98,684 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective centre & rear exhaust clamps rotted away (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 98,684 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective centre & rear exhaust clamps rotted away (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 85,321 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 85,321 miles

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 67,576 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 50,479 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 BFY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey 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 BFY, 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 BFY registered?

HK12 BFY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 July 2012.

Is HK12 BFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK12 BFY shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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