2012 Mercedes-Benz Vito 2.1L Diesel · LP12 FCC
2012 Mercedes-Benz Vito (2.1L, diesel). First registered 18 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 122,908 miles. MOT expired on 28 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ VITO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,908 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LP12 FCC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/09/2025
- 122,908 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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LP12 FCC Mileage History
- 23/08/202292,666 mi
- 24/08/2023111,169 mi+18,503 mi
- 23/09/2023111,172 mi+3 mi
- 30/09/2024117,480 mi+6,308 mi
- 18/09/2025122,908 mi+5,428 mi
Average of roughly 9,844 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LP12 FCC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Mercedes-Benz Vito (LP12 FCC) between August 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Steering column attachment defective side to side movement (2.2.2 (d) (i))”; “Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))”.
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