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HV12 KVY

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

202,838 mi
Last recorded202,838 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV12 KVY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2025 202,838 miles

nsf link oot deteriorating

nsf tyre wearing close to legal limit

nsr tyre wearing close to legal limit and cracking

rear shocker absorber bushes wearing

Fail 15 Mar 2025 202,838 miles

nsf link oot deteriorating

nsf tyre wearing close to legal limit

nsr tyre wearing close to legal limit and cracking

rear shocker absorber bushes wearing

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm osr (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 193,757 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 6 Mar 2024 193,757 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 187,626 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 178,333 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 165,665 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 155,333 miles

both rear tyres wearing on edges

brake pips have protective coatings

oil leak

Fail 29 Feb 2020 155,333 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres wearing on edges

brake pips have protective coatings

oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2019 146,135 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 143,613 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 140,327 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 125,020 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2016 125,000 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 89,105 miles

both inner rack ends slight play

nail in offside rear tyre

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 KVY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HV12 KVY, 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 KVY registered?

HV12 KVY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 May 2012.

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