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FE12 JDF

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Yellow Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

231,602 mi
Last recorded231,602 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE12 JDF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 231,602 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment Handbrake / Foot brake light stays illuminated but not affect the performance of the breaking on the brake rollers during the inspection. (1.1.18 (a))

Front Registration plate damaged

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Misty with collection of small drops of water. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Cluster damaged

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2026 231,602 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment Handbrake / Foot brake light stays illuminated but not affect the performance of the breaking on the brake rollers during the inspection. (1.1.18 (a))

Front Registration plate damaged

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Misty with collection of small drops of water. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Cluster damaged

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 225,585 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2025 225,579 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected white light (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated damaged and doesnt release fully (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 219,075 miles

Nearside Rear 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 3 Apr 2023 212,051 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2023 212,049 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 203,492 miles

Nearside reversing light not working

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

Pass 12 Apr 2021 194,711 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2021 194,700 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2020 190,320 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 176,855 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 176,854 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 172,965 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2018 172,965 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 161,734 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 161,714 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 155,958 miles

nearside rear tyre outer walls damaged

Pass 12 Feb 2015 151,227 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 151,227 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 JDF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Yellow with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 JDF, 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 FE12 JDF registered?

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

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