MOT Status
ValidMileage
253,111 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Note ; Rear wheels restricted rotation , drive system / bearings ?
Emissions not tested due to noise from engine (8.2.2.2 (e))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective poss neck incomplete (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush detached (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush detached (5.3.2 (c))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment peadal (1.1.6 (c))
Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Exhaust seal clamp missing
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Both rear exhaust clamps missing but exhaust still adequately supported
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Both rear exhaust clamps missing but exhaust still adequately supported
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Daytime running light out
Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
Based on 2,011,702 MOT tests across 164,434 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FM12 HXU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 FM12 HXU, 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 HXU registered?
FM12 HXU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 13 August 2012.
Is FM12 HXU safe to buy?
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