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FJ12 LHB

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

91,505 mi
Last recorded91,505 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ12 LHB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2024 91,505 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2024 91,504 miles

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

Offside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 90,640 miles

Exhaust center section to rear box clamp missing

Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust box hanger detatched (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 22 Jun 2023 90,369 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear parking brake only just met requirements, it would appear brakes need repair or adjustment

Rear tailgate does not latch closed

bonnet pull handle is broken but still able to open bonnet, although difficult

Pass 14 Jun 2022 85,482 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 80,282 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 71,269 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement T.C.A forward bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near legal limit (2.5mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement T.C.A forward bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 59,885 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 49,594 miles

Fuel flap cover damaged

N/S/F tyre worn on both edges

O/S/F tyre worn on both edges

O/S/R tyre worn on both edges

Pass 24 Feb 2017 41,716 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 29,039 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 18,369 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 12,755 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 898 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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FJ12 LHB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FJ12 LHB, 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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FJ12 LHB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 April 2012.

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