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RX12 HVD

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2098cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,392 mi
Last recorded117,392 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX12 HVD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,098cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 117,392 miles

see vt30 document

Fail 26 Mar 2026 117,392 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn rears-pitted-scored-rusted (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

both front suspension arm bushes splitting,rear shocker bushes splitting,nsr shocker casing flattened-floor contact!!

reverse lights delayed,osf seatbelt fraying,rear wiper poor,indicator bulbs colour fade,tyre walls scuffed splitting,exhaust flexi weak,nsf rack boot splitting,nsf splash guard incomplete,oil spill-steering pipes oily

Pass 26 Mar 2025 116,013 miles

ref vt doc

Fail 25 Mar 2025 116,013 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear bracket weak snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

drivers headlight waterised,parking brake efforts not great

osf linkbar play,underbody-suspension-arms-inner sills-chassis-box sections-running gear rusting,nsf splash trim poor loose,gearbox linkage poor-adrift,oil spill eng-trans,rear discs poor lipped pitting-bindy

Pass 27 Mar 2024 114,552 miles

rear wiper,os headlight pattern-light misty,brake discs scored-pitting,parking brake efforts not sharp,rear shocker bushes poor,osf steering rack boot twisty

Pass 24 Mar 2023 112,266 miles

osf seatbelt fraying,ns sliding door roller,oil spill,exhaust-flexi poor,rear discs scored-pitting,underbody-units rusting-tank strap,osr tyre punctured

Pass 25 Mar 2022 100,812 miles

bonnet pull tight,front brake discs poor,rear shocker bushes poor,nsf tyre uneven wear,front suspension arm bushes poor-splitting,oil spill

Pass 5 Mar 2021 88,581 miles

vt30

Fail 5 Mar 2021 88,581 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

nsf DRL inop,front suspension arm bushes poor-splitting,rear shocker bushes poor,springs-brake discs-underbody-units rusting,front brake callipers poor-sticking,oil spill,parkinf brake lever a lot of travel

Pass 20 Mar 2020 79,829 miles

front suspension arm bushes deteriorating-splitting,rear shocker bushes deteriorating-poor

Pass 15 Mar 2019 69,968 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 69,967 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre clamp missing-broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure clamp-deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

brake pedal rubber wearing thin,drivers front DRL inop,front brakes binding,both rear shocker bushes deteriorating,both front suspension arm bushes splitting

Pass 23 Mar 2018 60,920 miles

rear brake discs deteriorating,parking brake travel getting excessive

Pass 10 Mar 2017 50,261 miles

both front suspension arm bushes splitting,rear shocker bushes deteriorating

Pass 16 Mar 2016 39,013 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 27,988 miles

n/s/f day time running light in/op

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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RX12 HVD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,098cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RX12 HVD, 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 RX12 HVD registered?

RX12 HVD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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