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L66 SXC

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

424,168 mi
Last recorded424,168 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL66 SXC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 424,168 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 395,129 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 365,006 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 345,280 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 327,972 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 307,839 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 297,946 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 272,786 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 269,523 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 250,131 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear wheel steering ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2019 250,106 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 20 Oct 2018 212,780 miles

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

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

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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 23 Oct 2017 169,992 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside front edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2017 150,792 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 150,461 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing not tested due to brake bind

Pass 18 Oct 2016 130,344 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 107,905 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Fail 29 Oct 2015 107,905 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Pass 8 Sep 2014 91,046 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 71,957 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 71,674 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 54,566 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 36,444 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 36,444 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

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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L66 SXC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L66 SXC, 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 L66 SXC registered?

L66 SXC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 February 2012.

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The MOT history for L66 SXC shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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