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HK55 HMK

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

130,995 mi
Last recorded130,995 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK55 HMK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 130,995 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2025 130,993 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 119,244 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 111,885 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2023 111,885 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 102,689 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 95,517 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 22 Oct 2021 95,517 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 30 Sep 2020 91,196 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 87,295 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 82,310 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2017 77,428 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 77,427 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 64,646 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 48,288 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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HK55 HMK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HK55 HMK, 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 HK55 HMK registered?

HK55 HMK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 October 2012.

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