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LB12 GXV

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2025
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

207,810 mi
Last recorded207,810 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB12 GXV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2024 207,810 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2024 207,810 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/65 16c (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn upper bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inside edge 195/65 16c (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm wearing inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 198,724 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 188,819 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2022 188,784 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Suspension arm 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))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 176,710 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2022 176,708 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 166,782 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 156,340 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 151,362 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 144,336 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 139,773 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 129,159 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 119,681 miles

nearside & offside front suspension bushes split

Fail 11 Jan 2019 119,666 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

nearside & offside front suspension bushes split

Pass 28 Jun 2018 110,396 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2017 101,417 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 92,261 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 84,932 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2017 84,090 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush excessive side to side movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 78,385 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 71,976 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 62,732 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 60,652 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 36,660 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 36,660 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 29,491 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 17,445 miles

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 GXV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GXV, 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 GXV registered?

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

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