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FG62 MBY

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2025
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

240,700 mi
Last recorded240,700 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG62 MBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2024 240,700 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2024 240,642 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2024 239,592 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2024 239,562 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 231,090 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2023 231,087 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2023 230,967 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 217,828 miles

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

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

all rear seating removed at time of mot inspection,

Pass 19 Aug 2022 217,826 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front TCA bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2022 217,826 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Axle insecure mount (5.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))

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

Offside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower tca bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 206,230 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2020 206,230 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust system insecure centre exhaust clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated front drive rubber connecting gearbox to propshaft split (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 177,078 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 176,868 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 150,964 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 123,626 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 105,374 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

front tyres wearing uneven

Pass 22 Oct 2015 88,788 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 MBY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 FG62 MBY, 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 MBY registered?

FG62 MBY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 November 2012.

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