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R12 HYJ

2013 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

157,243 mi
Last recorded157,243 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito110,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR12 HYJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 157,243 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 144,028 miles

Exhaust mounting defective at flange (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 131,125 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 116,602 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside / offside cracking on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 101,659 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 98,224 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 92,220 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 92,220 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 79,674 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 67,006 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 57,750 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 13,030 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 13,030 miles

Nearside Emergency exit sign missing window (6.2.D.3)

Rear Emergency exit sign missing (6.2.D.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 44,234 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 8,766 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 43,527 miles

NS seatbelt on center row is slow to retract

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2015 43,527 miles

NS seatbelt on center row is slow to retract

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2014 3,808 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 35,713 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 32,277 miles

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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R12 HYJ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 110,190 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 R12 HYJ, 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 13 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R12 HYJ registered?

R12 HYJ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 September 2013.

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