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FG12 DDK

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

75,079 mi
Last recorded75,079 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG12 DDK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 75,079 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 71,424 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 67,009 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 63,024 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 57,701 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 57,701 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 52,469 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 49,485 miles

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush offside and nearside (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 44,130 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 37,520 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 32,230 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 25,965 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 19,492 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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FG12 DDK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 FG12 DDK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FG12 DDK?

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What year was FG12 DDK registered?

FG12 DDK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is FG12 DDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG12 DDK shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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