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LB12 GYF

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2025
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

284,275 mi
Last recorded284,275 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2024 284,275 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2024 284,275 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 266,137 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 258,655 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2023 258,655 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 236,892 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2022 236,892 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 224,778 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 208,112 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 208,112 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 199,872 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 189,726 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 184,559 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop

Fail 20 Jan 2020 184,559 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear bump stop

Pass 8 Jul 2019 172,489 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 162,933 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 153,337 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 153,337 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 142,683 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 142,671 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jul 2017 129,220 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 118,283 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 108,909 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2016 108,909 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 99,405 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 95,023 miles

Offside Rear wheel steering ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1i)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 82,216 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 67,777 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel steering connection has slight play (2.2.B.1i)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 53,361 miles

brake pads all round 50% worn

n.s rear tyre on legal limit

o.s rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 6 Jul 2013 33,790 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 GYF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 LB12 GYF, 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 GYF registered?

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

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