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LB12 GXN

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2025
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

289,597 mi
Last recorded289,597 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB12 GXN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2024 289,597 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 275,367 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 261,348 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 246,707 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 235,759 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 235,756 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 235,621 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 235,621 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 234,463 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 230,449 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 227,917 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 198,676 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 182,325 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 156,454 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 121,678 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 112,820 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 110,111 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 73,198 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 72,739 miles

engine light

Pass 15 Dec 2014 60,951 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 60,951 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 48,809 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2013 37,969 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Dec 2013 37,969 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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LB12 GXN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LB12 GXN, 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 LB12 GXN registered?

LB12 GXN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is LB12 GXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB12 GXN shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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