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HY62 VCM

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

163,834 mi
Last recorded163,834 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY62 VCM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 163,834 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2025 163,825 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both (4.1.4 (c))

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated centre (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 150,152 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2024 150,143 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2023 139,044 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust clamp missing

Fail 5 Jun 2023 139,044 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust clamp missing

Pass 13 Jun 2022 125,672 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Front offside and both rear cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 111,781 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front and nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Jun 2021 111,781 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front and nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2020 103,828 miles

horn slightly harsh

Pass 30 May 2019 90,235 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

horn slightly harsh

Pass 22 May 2018 72,557 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights Both ()

Pass 12 Jun 2017 58,394 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 15 Jun 2016 45,407 miles

Slight oil leak from diff output seal

Pass 16 Nov 2015 44,214 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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HY62 VCM is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HY62 VCM, 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 HY62 VCM registered?

HY62 VCM is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 November 2012.

Is HY62 VCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY62 VCM shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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