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HV12 KWD

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

180,484 mi
Last recorded180,484 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 180,484 miles

Both rear driveshafts, inner constant velocity boots deteriorated

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlamp condensated (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2025 163,828 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2025 163,828 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 157,373 miles

Both clutch and brake pedal rubbers worn

Horn poor

O/S/R tyre slightly perished

Oil leak

Fail 25 Mar 2024 157,371 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.1 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Both clutch and brake pedal rubbers worn

Horn poor

N/S/F brake pad wear wire not fitted correctly

N/S/R upper and lower lamps damaged

O/S mirror glass and housing damaged

O/S/R tyre slightly perished

Oil leak

Park brake seems to need adjustment or repair

Rear brake discs worn and corroded

Slight play in N/S/F lower ball joint

Pass 24 Mar 2023 152,860 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

handbrake travel may require adjustment

Pass 29 Mar 2022 138,732 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2022 138,732 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 123,212 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2021 123,202 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.1 limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2020 108,445 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 95,583 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 95,583 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 88,244 miles

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

centre exhaust clamp incomplete.

offside parking brake has low efficiency

Pass 3 Apr 2017 84,254 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

centre exhaust clamp corroded.

Fail 3 Apr 2017 84,254 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

centre exhaust clamp corroded.

Pass 8 Apr 2016 74,740 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 74,740 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 65,890 miles

Nearside rear tyre valve perished.

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

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 KWD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 KWD, 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 KWD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 17 April 2012.

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