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HN12 TJV

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

160,801 mi
Last recorded160,801 miles
Recorded on4 May 2023
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN12 TJV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2023 160,801 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Reverse lamp switch temperamental

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 4 May 2023 160,801 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Reverse lamp switch temperamental

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 140,288 miles

Central Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Reverse lamp switch temperamental

Pass 17 May 2022 114,170 miles

Offside Rear Door Corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2021 84,175 miles

Nearside Step damaged.

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

Rear Body has damaged.

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

Fail 20 Apr 2021 84,175 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Step damaged.

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

Rear Body has damaged.

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 71,050 miles

Nearside Lower Foot rest is damaged

Offside Rear Tailgate and bumper are slightly damaged

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Jun 2017 71,048 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Lower Foot rest is damaged

Offside Rear Tailgate and bumper are slightly damaged

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 54,115 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit And rear (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Oct 2015 48,621 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 39,631 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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HN12 TJV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 TJV, 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 TJV registered?

HN12 TJV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 August 2012.

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