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FG12 OPZ

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

226,866 mi
Last recorded226,866 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG12 OPZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2024 226,866 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 225,986 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 May 2022 220,500 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 218,195 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 212,334 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2020 212,334 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 184,490 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 151,077 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 149,348 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake hose insecure

Offside Rear parking brake cable fowling driveshaft

Fail 23 Mar 2017 149,338 miles

Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front brake hose insecure

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear parking brake cable fowling driveshaft

Parking brake warning lamp on

Pass 16 Mar 2016 145,754 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 131,374 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 OPZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OPZ, 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 FG12 OPZ registered?

FG12 OPZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 April 2012.

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