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FG62 MBV

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Yellow Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

267,134 mi
Last recorded267,134 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG62 MBV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 267,134 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 248,932 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 232,638 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 216,526 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 198,861 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Jul 2019 178,179 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 172,814 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 172,801 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2017 156,414 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 147,319 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

windscreen cracked outside swept area

Pass 28 Oct 2015 111,134 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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FG62 MBV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Yellow with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 FG62 MBV, 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 FG62 MBV registered?

FG62 MBV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 November 2012.

Is FG62 MBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG62 MBV shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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