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FE12 GKY

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2024
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

367,103 mi
Last recorded367,103 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2023
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE12 GKY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2023 367,103 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened both sides big bush (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak, but not excessive from differential / Diff has seepage of oil possible from seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened under vehicle and suspension components are rusty including rear brake lines, floor pan (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 362,673 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer and inner side of tyre is lower than the middle section of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive from differential / Diff has seepage of oil possible from seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under-body has general surface corrosion front to rear including suspension components

Pass 2 Dec 2021 354,614 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

under-body has general surface corrosion front to rear

Pass 30 Nov 2020 346,839 miles

Both Rear Brake Discs Corroded

Both Rear Handbrake Effort Low

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 May 2019 333,417 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 333,417 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2018 325,669 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 315,189 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 303,956 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 214,360 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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FE12 GKY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FE12 GKY, 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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FE12 GKY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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