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FL12 UHR

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

171,987 mi
Last recorded171,987 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL12 UHR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 171,987 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2026 171,987 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 138,160 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play O/S/F lower ball joint has lift but not excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2025 138,130 miles

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

O/S daytime running light in/op

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play O/S/F lower ball joint has lift but not excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 121,183 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 113,662 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 99,002 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 92,826 miles

Central exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2020 88,566 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 88,566 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 81,103 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 75,340 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 75,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 66,990 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 53,108 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 42,446 miles

slight bind on both rear brakes

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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FL12 UHR is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FL12 UHR, 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 FL12 UHR registered?

FL12 UHR is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 8 March 2012.

Is FL12 UHR safe to buy?

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