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FL12 XGF

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

268,565 mi
Last recorded268,565 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL12 XGF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2024 268,565 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2024 268,565 miles

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 40,014 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55 R17 close to wear markers (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to wear markers (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 25 Jul 2023 258,607 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55 R17 close to wear markers (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to wear markers (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 251,212 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 243,307 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 221,334 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 11 Aug 2020 221,334 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 189,582 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both head lamps have stickers on (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush starting to split away from the pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Apr 2019 189,547 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.10. (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both head lamps have stickers on (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush starting to split away from the pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 162,653 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 133,707 miles

nearside headlight pattern poor

Pass 16 Apr 2016 121,957 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2016 121,957 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 90,987 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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FL12 XGF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 XGF, 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 XGF registered?

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

Is FL12 XGF safe to buy?

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