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HN12 FZJ

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2098cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

157,443 mi
Last recorded157,443 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN12 FZJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,098cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 157,443 miles

Exhaust mounting defective CENTRE SECTION (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 153,464 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2025 153,461 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 151,488 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2024 151,486 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 148,824 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2022 148,800 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre beyond repair ()

Pass 13 Dec 2021 140,330 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 140,330 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 130,900 miles

parking brake almost on full travle

Pass 23 Nov 2019 127,822 miles

2x front suspension arms front bushes have slight play / starting to split /

Pass 17 Nov 2018 122,507 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 114,239 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 93,936 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 93,936 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 62,635 miles

n/s/f tyre low on outer edge

o/s/f tyre low on inner edge

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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HN12 FZJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,098cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HN12 FZJ, 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 HN12 FZJ registered?

HN12 FZJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 June 2012.

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The MOT history for HN12 FZJ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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