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HN62 FTX

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

116,371 mi
Last recorded116,371 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN62 FTX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 116,371 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 112,667 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 108,584 miles

Central Rear Differential mounts worn

Pass 12 Dec 2022 103,854 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2022 103,852 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Exhaust clamp missing x2

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 98,983 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 91,133 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 91,133 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 79,972 miles

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

zero emissions reading

Pass 29 Nov 2018 70,550 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 70,550 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 62,999 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Fail 5 Dec 2017 62,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 54,554 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 54,553 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

headlamp aims adjusted during test

Pass 8 Dec 2015 40,744 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

windscreen wipers slightly worn

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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HN62 FTX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,143cc 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 HN62 FTX, 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 HN62 FTX registered?

HN62 FTX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 17 December 2012.

Is HN62 FTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN62 FTX 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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