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FJ12 MDN

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

81,936 mi
Last recorded81,936 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ12 MDN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2024 81,936 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 76,613 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 76,612 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 67,310 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 54,745 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 46,682 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 42,119 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 34,056 miles

O/S/R tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 21 Feb 2017 34,046 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

O/S/F tyre worn on both edges

O/S/R tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 24,286 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 24,261 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front bonnet pull handle broken

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 16,522 miles

O/S/F tyre worn on both inner and outer edges

O/S/R tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Feb 2014 12,385 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 3,540 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 MDN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 MDN, 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 FJ12 MDN registered?

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

Is FJ12 MDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ12 MDN shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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