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CK12 LCJ

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

327,521 mi
Last recorded327,521 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK12 LCJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 327,521 miles

Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2026 327,521 miles

Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge fronts (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2026 319,124 miles

Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rears (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear diff leaking

windscreen marked

Fail 16 Apr 2026 319,013 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently cable broken (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rears (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear diff leaking

windscreen marked

Pass 25 Nov 2025 312,087 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front main beam bulb insecure bulb holder broken

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

faulty ignition switch have to turn off and restart to get lights,wipers and horn working

Pass 11 Aug 2025 309,610 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

lights are affected by faulty ignition switch

lights are affected by faulty igniton switch

Pass 9 Apr 2025 300,293 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed can only be opened from outside if opened from inside first (6.2.3 (c) (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))

Fail 8 Apr 2025 300,289 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements no constant sound (7.7 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp shorts out when brake applied (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed can only be opened from outside if opened from inside first (6.2.3 (c) (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))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 292,840 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 284,095 miles

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

had to use pliers to open bonnet as cable not in catch

Pass 21 Nov 2023 273,836 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2023 273,824 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 268,062 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated prop shaft doughnut (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 254,177 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2022 254,127 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 244,204 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2022 244,202 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 228,079 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 227,498 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 211,736 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 205,088 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 195,274 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2019 188,060 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 180,747 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 180,548 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel floor pedal (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 154,859 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 126,598 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear parking brake a little slow

Pass 30 Mar 2016 106,868 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 84,718 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

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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CK12 LCJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 CK12 LCJ, 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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CK12 LCJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 July 2012.

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