2012 Mercedes-Benz Vito 2.2L Diesel · FN12 HVA
2012 Mercedes-Benz Vito (2.2L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 188,229 miles. MOT valid until 12 Apr 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ VITO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 188,229 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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FN12 HVA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 09/04/2026
- 188,229 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FN12 HVA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Mercedes-Benz Vito (FN12 HVA) between April 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower gaiter (5.3.4 (b)”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
FN12 HVA Mileage History
- 10/04/2024175,612 mi
- 09/04/2025181,934 mi+6,322 mi
- 14/04/2025181,954 mi+20 mi
- 09/04/2026188,229 mi+6,275 mi
- 09/04/2026188,229 mi
Average of roughly 6,321 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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