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FD12 LUE

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

167,393 mi
Last recorded167,393 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 167,393 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Differential mounts worn

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

Slight engine oil leak

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in zone 'B' (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 163,539 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Feb 2025 163,349 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 159,326 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 155,371 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Steering rack gaitor deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn and deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

Steering rack weeping slightly

Fail 8 Feb 2023 155,371 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Steering rack gaitor deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn and deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

Steering rack weeping slightly

Pass 10 Feb 2022 152,903 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 150,425 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear parking brake makes screechy noises

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 148,054 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 143,865 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 133,238 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 116,099 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 99,180 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 76,477 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 LUE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 FD12 LUE, 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 FD12 LUE registered?

FD12 LUE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 July 2012.

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