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FL62 GZG

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

124,449 mi
Last recorded124,449 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL62 GZG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 124,449 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 120,358 miles

both front to rear metal brake pipes showing possible corrosion under plastic coating at rear of pipes

o/s/r tyre showing approx 2.0mm tread in places especially outer edge of tread

Pass 9 Nov 2023 116,086 miles

n/s/r park brake lower on efficiency than o/s/r

unable to inspect rear brake pads fully

Pass 10 Nov 2022 110,532 miles

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

Offside rear light lens damaged

Pass 11 Nov 2021 104,416 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 104,410 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 98,997 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 98,997 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 93,343 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2019 93,342 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 87,025 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 87,025 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 78,827 miles

Both front tyres slight wear on both edges

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Dec 2017 78,827 miles

Both front tyres slight wear on both edges

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 68,114 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 68,114 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 53,349 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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FL62 GZG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FL62 GZG, 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 FL62 GZG registered?

FL62 GZG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 December 2012.

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