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FM12 EDF

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

208,141 mi
Last recorded208,141 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM12 EDF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 208,141 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 182,609 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 147,506 miles

All brake discs have surface corrosion

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake only just meets requirements

Fail 28 Mar 2024 147,482 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

All brake discs have surface corrosion

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 127,530 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 126,683 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 122,031 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 116,550 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 107,059 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 94,277 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 94,277 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 74,000 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 19 Aug 2017 74,000 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 58,647 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Jul 2015 43,104 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 43,104 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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FM12 EDF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black 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 FM12 EDF, 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 FM12 EDF registered?

FM12 EDF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 July 2012.

Is FM12 EDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM12 EDF shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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