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HV12 KWE

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

203,928 mi
Last recorded203,928 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 203,928 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 196,849 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective behind particulate filter (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive from pipe under engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front daytime running light inoperative.

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear differential support bracket mounting bush split & worn

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential at propshaft flange seal; (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear suspension subframe corroding

Fail 6 Feb 2025 196,849 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working both sides (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective behind particulate filter (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive from pipe under engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front daytime running light inoperative.

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear differential support bracket mounting bush split & worn

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential at propshaft flange seal; (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear suspension subframe corroding

Pass 24 Jan 2024 193,407 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 176,081 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2023 176,081 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 157,743 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 157,743 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 140,147 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 130,765 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 118,976 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 118,976 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 107,107 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 92,563 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 78,814 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 65,225 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

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 KWE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KWE, 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 KWE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 April 2012.

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