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FL12 XGE

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

179,494 mi
Last recorded179,494 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL12 XGE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 179,494 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 174,880 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 176,605 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 160,927 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 153,664 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 153,664 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 136,854 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 136,854 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 127,057 miles

Rear exhaust hanger snapped

Pass 12 Apr 2018 114,547 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 114,547 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Advise change (3.6.B.4d)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 12 Apr 2017 101,651 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 88,933 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 65,082 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 65,082 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 XGE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XGE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FL12 XGE registered?

FL12 XGE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 March 2012.

Is FL12 XGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL12 XGE shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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