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HK62 VBE

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

178,371 mi
Last recorded178,371 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK62 VBE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 178,371 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 170,259 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 163,470 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 163,470 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 155,833 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 143,001 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 133,790 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox selector assembly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear final drive mounting bushes split/perished

Pass 25 Sep 2019 124,467 miles

Rear exhaust clamp corroded

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

diff support bar bushes worn and split

Fail 25 Sep 2019 124,466 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))

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

Rear exhaust clamp corroded

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

diff support bar bushes worn and split

Pass 17 Sep 2018 107,303 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Rear exhaust pipe clamp corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2018 107,283 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Rear exhaust pipe clamp corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2017 92,493 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 76,545 miles

Rear final drive support bracket bushes deteriorated

Fail 5 Oct 2016 76,545 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear final drive support bracket bushes deteriorated

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 57,093 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Wheel trims fitted at time of test

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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HK62 VBE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver 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 HK62 VBE, 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 HK62 VBE registered?

HK62 VBE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 October 2012.

Is HK62 VBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK62 VBE shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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