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HV12 KWF

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2022
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

170,382 mi
Last recorded170,382 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2022
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Nov 2022 170,382 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount noisy (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 154,422 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 122,820 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 122,816 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2019 102,362 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 91,211 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 77,498 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 74,739 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 74,738 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour White Light (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour White Light (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brake Discs Heavily Corroded/Pitted On Inner Surfaces

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Shows Signs Of Heat (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Slightly Bouncy

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inside Edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock Absorber Excessively Bouncy

Pass 22 Apr 2015 71,908 miles

Front Brake Discs Corroded On Inner Surfaces

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

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 KWF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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