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HV12 KVW

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

97,976 mi
Last recorded97,976 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 97,976 miles

Exhaust Corroded

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 95,123 miles

Central Exhaust Clamps Corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both On Inner Edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust Clamps Corroded

Rear Springs Corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2024 92,420 miles

Central Exhaust Clamp Corroded

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

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

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

Offside Rear Spring Corroded

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 87,853 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Spring Corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 84,090 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2021 80,491 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 76,226 miles

exhaust clamps corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2018 70,392 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Dec 2018 70,392 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 57,088 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion on disc inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion on disc inner face (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Jul 2017 57,088 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion on disc inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion on disc inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 47,620 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 37,588 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 KVW 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 84.6%.

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

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