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FD12 SZP

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

153,794 mi
Last recorded153,794 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 153,794 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 143,742 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 135,453 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower front bushes slight wear both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Tie rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 129,851 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 122,705 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 116,267 miles

various small stone chips across windscreen

Pass 24 Jun 2019 100,640 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 88,179 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 76,764 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 63,762 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 63,756 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 48,231 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 SZP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 SZP, 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

How do I check the history of FD12 SZP?

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What year was FD12 SZP registered?

FD12 SZP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 22 June 2012.

Is FD12 SZP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD12 SZP shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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