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L80 JBR

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

168,976 mi
Last recorded168,976 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL80 JBR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 168,976 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Clamp rusty (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 157,503 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Clamp rusty (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2025 156,928 miles

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

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central exhaust clamp defective

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 147,005 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 138,507 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust clamp corroded but no excess (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake has little reserve travel indicating adjustment or repair required

Fail 19 Dec 2022 138,505 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust clamp corroded but no excess (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake has little reserve travel indicating adjustment or repair required

Pass 6 Mar 2021 127,071 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 114,045 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 112,699 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 104,337 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 86,052 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 70,001 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 70,001 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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L80 JBR is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 L80 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L80 JBR registered?

L80 JBR is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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