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LB12 GYJ

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

397,873 mi
Last recorded397,873 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB12 GYJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2024 397,873 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 383,642 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 375,655 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 349,057 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 349,057 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 348,887 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 344,741 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 344,741 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 328,834 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 317,264 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 317,264 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated bonnet dont open (3.1 (c))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 305,200 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 305,200 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2017 282,401 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 268,022 miles

Offside Front Inner EML light on dash

Pass 28 Jul 2016 235,789 miles

Centre Front Oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2015 181,434 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2014 125,841 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 102,197 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 63,920 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 GYJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GYJ, 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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LB12 GYJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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