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L70 JBR

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

131,259 mi
Last recorded131,259 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL70 JBR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 131,259 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2025 131,111 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 120,837 miles

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

Parking brake effort just met on RBT. Will need attention.

Pass 1 Jun 2023 112,166 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 108,829 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2022 108,750 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 104,568 miles

N/s/f tyre worn uneven

Fail 25 Jun 2021 104,568 miles

N/s/f tyre worn uneven

Parking brake lever inoperative Seized linkage (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 101,810 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 101,810 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 101,241 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 96,660 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 83,988 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 83,988 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 68,512 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Jun 2016 68,512 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 54,177 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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L70 JBR is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 L70 JBR, 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 L70 JBR registered?

L70 JBR is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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