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FE62 AYV

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

168,161 mi
Last recorded168,161 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE62 AYV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 168,161 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Centre exhaust corroded

Condensation in offside headlamp but not adversely affecting the light output

Nearside seatbelt receiver casing damaged but still working as intended

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear differential mounting bushes worn

Rear exhaust clamp missing but still secure

Fail 28 May 2026 168,161 miles

Towbar component excessively corroded (6.1.6 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Centre exhaust corroded

Condensation in offside headlamp but not adversely affecting the light output

Nearside seatbelt receiver casing damaged but still working as intended

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear differential mounting bushes worn

Rear exhaust clamp missing but still secure

Pass 17 Jun 2025 164,278 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside seatbelt receiver casing damaged but still working as intended

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside headlamp slightly deteriorated due to condensation inside

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear differential support bushes slightly deteriorated

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 13 May 2025 164,278 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis area (where suspension arm attach) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside seatbelt receiver casing damaged but still working as intended

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis area (where suspension arm attach) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside headlamp pattern slightly deteriorated due to condensation in headlamp

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 May 2024 149,118 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

knocking from underside of vehicle - unable to find even after thorough inspection

Pass 19 May 2023 135,343 miles
Fail 18 May 2023 135,252 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 118,451 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 118,451 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 118,355 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 116,673 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 110,671 miles
Fail 4 May 2020 110,669 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 98,126 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2019 98,126 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 87,401 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 75,295 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 54,390 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 54,390 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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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FE62 AYV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,143cc 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 FE62 AYV, 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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FE62 AYV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 September 2012.

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