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FE62 WLX

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Orange Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2024
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

136,985 mi
Last recorded136,985 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2023
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE62 WLX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2023 136,985 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2023 136,858 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 129,485 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2022 129,407 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 122,274 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2021 122,267 miles

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

Front passenger door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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 28 Aug 2020 117,004 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2020 116,903 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 107,739 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 94,952 miles

Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2018 94,783 miles

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

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

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

Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 81,593 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 66,441 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 50,119 miles

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

Nearside Front day running light not working

Fail 24 Aug 2015 50,118 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front day running light not working

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 WLX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Orange with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 FE62 WLX, 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 FE62 WLX registered?

FE62 WLX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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