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FP62 RZE

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

156,060 mi
Last recorded156,060 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP62 RZE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 156,060 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2026 156,060 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 Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 worn low and bald edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 145,962 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 137,381 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust bracket broken off

Fail 27 Jun 2024 137,381 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust bracket broken off

Pass 19 May 2023 128,869 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both rear tyres on 2/3mm 205/65r16c

damage to front of van

Fail 19 May 2023 128,869 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres on 2/3mm 205/65r16c

damage to front of van

Pass 7 May 2022 114,038 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Both mid and rear clamps are missing. System is secure at this time (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 May 2022 114,038 miles

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Wing mirror cover is missing. Mirror body is damaged exposing sharp edges. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted Front bumper and wing damaged. Poor repairs carried out. Wing and bumper are loose. There is a bolt protruding past the bumper (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view Glass damaged (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Both mid and rear clamps are missing. System is secure at this time (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 94,123 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside headlight has slight movement

Nearside wing damaged no sharpe edges

Offside Rear light cluster damaged

Fail 12 Apr 2021 94,123 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside headlight has slight movement

Nearside wing damaged no sharpe edges

Offside Rear light cluster damaged

Fail 7 Apr 2021 94,120 miles

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

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

Nearside Front head light has slight free movement but still secure

Nearside Front tyre wearing smooth at inner edge

Nearside Front wing damaged still secure and no sharp edges

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre heavily wearing smooth at inner edge to secondary rubber

Offside Rear light unit damaged not showing white light to rear or sharp edges

Pass 19 Mar 2020 82,880 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

nearside front wing damaged

Fail 19 Mar 2020 82,880 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

nearside front wing damaged

Pass 25 Jan 2019 74,851 miles

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Fail 25 Jan 2019 74,851 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements dirty (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Pass 16 Dec 2017 64,332 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 51,313 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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FP62 RZE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 FP62 RZE, 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 FP62 RZE registered?

FP62 RZE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 26 November 2012.

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