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HX12 HGJ

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2098cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

105,456 mi
Last recorded105,456 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX12 HGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,098cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 105,456 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 102,022 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 93,513 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 84,267 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 80,451 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 80,451 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 75,707 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 75,707 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 71,506 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Aug 2020 71,506 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 68,355 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 65,129 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 65,129 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 53,062 miles

front number plate cracked

play in o/s steering track rod

strong advise - interior mirror sat on dashboard - screen still visible

wiper blades smear screen

Fail 29 Jun 2017 53,062 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

front number plate cracked

play in o/s steering track rod

slight imbalance between front brakes

strong advise - centre to rear exhaust clamp heavily corroded

strong advise - interior mirror sat on dashboard - screen still visible

strong advise - n/s/r brake disc has signs of overheating

wiper blades smear screen

Pass 7 Jul 2016 43,882 miles

front number plate slightly loose and damaged

handbrake has slightly long travel

o/s rear discs shows signs of over heating ( no bind at present )

play in steering ( o/s worse)

rear brakes and handbrake noisy in rollers

wipers smear screen

Fail 1 Jul 2016 43,882 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine management light on

front number plate slightly loose and damaged

handbrake has slightly long travel

o/s rear discs shows signs of over heating ( no bind at present )

play in steering ( o/s worse)

rear brakes and handbrake noisy in rollers

wipers smear screen

Fail 16 Jul 2015 35,824 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

STRONG ADVISE both rear tyres worn to 2mm, legal limit 1.6mm

STRONG ADVISE long handbrake travel, low reserve travel

front numberplate cracked

Pass 16 Jul 2015 35,824 miles

STRONG ADVISE both rear tyres worn to 2mm, legal limit 1.6mm

STRONG ADVISE long handbrake travel, low reserve travel

front numberplate cracked

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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HX12 HGJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,098cc 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 HX12 HGJ, 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 HX12 HGJ registered?

HX12 HGJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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