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FM12 NPV

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

209,960 mi
Last recorded209,960 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2022
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2022 209,960 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 188,132 miles

Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively rubber joint light crack (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 171,846 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 171,846 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2019 154,395 miles

Nearside Front day running light not working

Pass 17 Dec 2018 140,425 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 117,523 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust & clamps corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2017 117,523 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 65 16c (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 65 16c (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust & clamps corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2016 99,222 miles

Nearside Front driver lamp not working.

Fail 21 Sep 2016 99,222 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted outer rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front driver lamp not working.

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205 65 16c (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 81,868 miles

Nearside Front drivers lamp not working.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205 65 16c (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake slightly binding.

Fail 21 Sep 2015 81,790 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front drivers lamp not working.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205 65 16c (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake slightly binding.

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 NPV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 NPV, 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 NPV registered?

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

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The MOT history for FM12 NPV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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