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DH53 FLY

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

152,531 mi
Last recorded152,531 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2021
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDH53 FLY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2021 152,531 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 152,531 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 144,680 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 131,494 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 113,944 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 113,938 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 99,611 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 99,611 miles

Offside Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault buckle (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2017 89,122 miles

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2016 73,725 miles

Nearside Front wishbone bush split slightly

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front wishbone bush split slightly

middle and rear exhaust clamps corroded exhaust still secure

rear diff mount bushes split slightly

Pass 13 Aug 2015 56,204 miles

rear brake pads worn 70%

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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DH53 FLY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DH53 FLY, 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 DH53 FLY registered?

DH53 FLY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 17 August 2012.

Is DH53 FLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DH53 FLY shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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