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FD61 OVV

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

122,286 mi
Last recorded122,286 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD61 OVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 122,286 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 120,545 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2025 120,545 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 114,604 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 104,036 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 May 2023 104,036 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 May 2022 90,844 miles
Fail 20 May 2022 90,843 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2021 81,587 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2020 78,224 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Feb 2019 75,466 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 75,466 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 74,010 miles

no blip detected on emissions

Fail 9 Jan 2018 73,983 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

eml on dash

no blip detected on emissions

Pass 5 Jan 2017 65,873 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

no blip detected on emissions

Fail 5 Jan 2017 65,873 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

no blip detected on emissions

Pass 4 Jan 2016 53,589 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 53,589 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear pads low warning lamp on

Pass 2 Jan 2015 42,549 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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FD61 OVV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FD61 OVV, 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 FD61 OVV registered?

FD61 OVV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 January 2012.

Is FD61 OVV safe to buy?

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