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HK12 KGV

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

123,246 mi
Last recorded123,246 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK12 KGV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 123,246 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

rear seat belts not tested, seats folded up and boot full

Pass 3 Feb 2025 121,354 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear differential bracket bushes slightly split

Rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 15 Feb 2024 118,327 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 115,217 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 111,141 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber worn on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Engine bay covers obscuring testable components & prescribed areas

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

Offside Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sat nav holder (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 105,745 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 92,745 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 92,745 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 86,413 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 81,659 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 77,102 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 56,337 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 KGV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 HK12 KGV, 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 KGV registered?

HK12 KGV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 July 2012.

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The MOT history for HK12 KGV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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