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FD12 LUA

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2022
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

161,371 mi
Last recorded161,371 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2021
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD12 LUA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2021 161,371 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 161,371 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Bonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side little or no effort (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side little or no effort (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

abs light on dash

Pass 3 Sep 2020 149,686 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 149,686 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 132,522 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 111,239 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 111,239 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jun 2017 97,240 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2017 97,240 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 83,692 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 66,474 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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FD12 LUA 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 63.6%.

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 FD12 LUA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FD12 LUA registered?

FD12 LUA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 June 2012.

Is FD12 LUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD12 LUA shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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