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FG12 DDN

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

185,468 mi
Last recorded185,468 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG12 DDN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 185,468 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 10 Sep 2025 185,297 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced and centre sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front of rear arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded ABS pump area (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength in front of rear arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake lagging in operation pedal traveling to floor (1.2.1 (d))

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively second uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front fog light in opp

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 179,201 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2024 179,201 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position CANNOT OPEN (3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & O/S/F (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 173,421 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2023 173,538 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position CANNOT BE OPENED (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected BRAKE PAD WEAR (4.11 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & O/S/F 245/45X18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OF FRONT W/BONE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & O/S/R (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 167,143 miles

bonnet pull cable detached

brake pad wear warning on

Fail 23 Aug 2022 167,140 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

bonnet pull cable detached

brake pad wear warning on

Pass 26 Aug 2021 160,670 miles

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

underside of vehicle has surface rust

Fail 23 Aug 2021 160,658 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on edges and bulges on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on outer edge and bulges on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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))

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

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

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

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

underside of vehicle has surface rust

Pass 2 Sep 2020 156,662 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2020 156,660 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 148,731 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 148,730 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2018 129,778 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2018 129,778 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative both sides (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

rear exhaust mounting is broken

Pass 11 Aug 2017 108,541 miles

N/s/f Tyre slightly worn

Rear brake discs worn to manufacturer stated minimum thickness, replacement WILL be needed very soon

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 11 Aug 2017 108,541 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Brake discs worn well past manufacturer stated minimum thickness (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Brake discs worn well past manufacturer stated minimum thickness (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Front brake pads worn very close to legal limit

Rear brake discs worn to manufacturer stated minimum thickness, replacement WILL be needed very soon

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 90,696 miles

Both headlight dip beam heights just met requirements (on min)

Both rear indicators slightly discoloured

N/s/r tyre worn

Fail 23 Aug 2016 90,696 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Both headlight dip beam heights just met requirements (on min)

Both rear indicators slightly discoloured

N/s/r tyre worn

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 80,719 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 DDN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 FG12 DDN, 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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FG12 DDN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 March 2012.

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