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HK12 KGY

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

187,963 mi
Last recorded187,963 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 187,963 miles

Brake pad warning light on dash

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill/ side step mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside front coil spring incorrectly located

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill/side step mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Jun 2026 187,960 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad warning light on dash

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill/ side step mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside front coil spring incorrectly located

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill/side step mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2025 184,345 miles

Nearside Front coil spring is incorrectly located

Pass 4 Jun 2024 181,308 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2024 181,308 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 177,127 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 177,127 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 23 Mar 2022 173,101 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2022 173,101 miles

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

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

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

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

Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 167,116 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 162,900 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 155,548 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 155,504 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Aug 2017 147,593 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Aug 2017 147,588 miles

Nearside rear brake binding handbrake shoes (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding handbrake shoes (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 137,814 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components

Nearside washer jets blocked

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Jul 2016 137,814 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components

Nearside washer jets blocked

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 111,776 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 KGY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 KGY, 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 KGY registered?

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

Is HK12 KGY safe to buy?

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