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FE12 GLF

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2021
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

249,309 mi
Last recorded249,309 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2020
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE12 GLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2020 249,309 miles

Central Rear Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front lens cracked but not effecting pattern

Pass 25 Mar 2019 236,150 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 223,701 miles

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Rear brake pads about 70% worn

engine management light on dash

light scratches to windscreen not seriously effecting the drivers view

oil leak on rear diff from n/s driveshaft seal

warning messages on dash display

Fail 6 Mar 2018 223,701 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported x2 clamps missing (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Rear brake pads about 70% worn

engine management light on dash

light scratches to windscreen not seriously effecting the drivers view

oil leak on rear diff from n/s driveshaft seal

warning messages on dash display

Pass 2 Mar 2017 193,157 miles

both rear tyre bald on inner edges

crack in top of screen

engine management light on

Fail 1 Mar 2017 193,951 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both rear tyre bald on inner edges

crack in top of screen

engine management light on

Pass 5 Mar 2016 158,751 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arms (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Mar 2016 158,751 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arms (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 116,744 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2015 116,709 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Eml light on

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

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 GLF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FE12 GLF, 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 GLF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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