MOT Status
ValidMileage
165,987 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust mounting defective forward most exhaust mounting (6.1.2 (a))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
centre exhaust clamp missing
rear exhaust clamp missing
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
both front brake discs worn and lipped
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
Based on 2,011,702 MOT tests across 164,434 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HY12 SMU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 HY12 SMU, 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 HY12 SMU registered?
HY12 SMU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 March 2012.
Is HY12 SMU safe to buy?
The MOT history for HY12 SMU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does HY12 SMU have outstanding finance?
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