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FH12 USM

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2017
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

105,543 mi
Last recorded105,543 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2016
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH12 USM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2016 105,543 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

cooling fan hub worn

Fail 20 Jun 2016 105,542 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement parking brake compensator (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

bonnet difficult to open

clutch pedal pad incomplete

cooling fan hub worn

Fail 8 Jul 2015 81,106 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

damage to nearside front outer tyrewall

damage to offside rear outer tyewall

long travel on foot operated hand brake

offside rear brake pads low

Pass 8 Jul 2015 81,106 miles

damage to nearside front outer tyrewall

damage to offside rear outer tyewall

long travel on foot operated hand brake

offside rear brake pads low

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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FH12 USM is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FH12 USM, 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 FH12 USM registered?

FH12 USM is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 July 2012.

Is FH12 USM safe to buy?

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