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HV12 HXO

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

152,328 mi
Last recorded152,328 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV12 HXO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 152,328 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 151,594 miles

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

park brake lever has long travel

Fail 20 Feb 2025 151,592 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury bumper corner (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

park brake lever has long travel

Pass 7 Nov 2023 147,348 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

accident damage front of vehicle

Fail 7 Nov 2023 147,348 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

accident damage front of vehicle

Pass 12 Oct 2022 141,114 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted both rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 132,582 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 122,892 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 110,948 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 87,431 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 62,395 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 50-60% worn (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Mar 2017 62,395 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door mirror unit cover missing (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door mirror unit (6.1.C.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 50-60% worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 52,487 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 HXO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HXO, 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 HV12 HXO registered?

HV12 HXO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 March 2012.

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The MOT history for HV12 HXO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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