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HV12 GVT

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,446 mi
Last recorded79,446 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV12 GVT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 79,446 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 76,082 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack end signs of leakage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2025 76,072 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position opened (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible damaged (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack end signs of leakage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 73,451 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front DRL not working

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 70,353 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 66,048 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2022 66,048 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 62,926 miles

Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 60,778 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 57,795 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2019 57,795 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 51,394 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 46,342 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 39,048 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 28,757 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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HV12 GVT is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HV12 GVT, 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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HV12 GVT is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 July 2012.

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