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FM12 HTD

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

205,434 mi
Last recorded205,434 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM12 HTD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2026 205,434 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2026 205,434 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2025 187,646 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 173,838 miles

play in o/s hub

tyres wearing low

underside rusty

Pass 21 Sep 2023 161,650 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 149,418 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 134,751 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 116,165 miles

steering tight on idle

Pass 24 Aug 2019 97,783 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 83,139 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 83,132 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2017 67,340 miles

rear axle support bushes splitting.

Fail 13 Feb 2017 67,338 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front tyre has a nail in.

Offside Front daytime running light not working.

bonnet release handle not working.

multi vee belt worn.

rear axle support bushes splitting.

Pass 16 Aug 2016 61,579 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall slightly perished

Pass 3 Aug 2015 47,295 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 HTD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HTD, 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 FM12 HTD registered?

FM12 HTD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 August 2012.

Is FM12 HTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM12 HTD shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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