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LB12 GXP

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2025
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

268,315 mi
Last recorded268,315 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB12 GXP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 268,315 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 259,014 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 248,875 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 233,167 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 221,997 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 221,996 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose centre row (7.1.1 (b))

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

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

offside dtrl not working

Pass 12 May 2022 207,210 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

rear diff mount bushes worn/perished

Pass 5 Nov 2021 188,686 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Nov 2021 188,686 miles

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

offside DTRL not working

Pass 11 May 2021 170,645 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 162,827 miles

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

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

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no front n/s seat fitted

Fail 3 Nov 2020 162,827 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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no front n/s seat fitted

Fail 3 Nov 2020 162,810 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

front tyres worn on edges/cuts to tread/poor condition

off side front wishbone arm front bush deteriorating

Pass 10 Jan 2020 157,153 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 142,477 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 129,749 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 116,382 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 64,521 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 98,548 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 27 Jun 2017 98,548 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 89,293 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 7 Jul 2016 77,938 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 67,442 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 49,151 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 37,574 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 29,829 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 23,584 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge

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 GXP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 GXP, 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 LB12 GXP registered?

LB12 GXP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 July 2012.

Is LB12 GXP safe to buy?

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