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LB12 GYP

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2024
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

256,693 mi
Last recorded256,693 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2023
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB12 GYP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2023 256,693 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front wing mirror is cracked or broken

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

Fail 4 Dec 2023 256,345 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front wing mirror is cracked or broken

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 244,166 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2023 244,166 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 229,721 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 216,866 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 206,149 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 196,271 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 Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Dec 2020 188,025 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 173,839 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2019 162,070 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2019 156,640 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 139,497 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 139,497 miles

Nearside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 131,000 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 118,140 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 108,657 miles

Nearside Rear 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 6 Jun 2016 96,930 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 69,539 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 69,530 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 8 Dec 2014 58,529 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 58,529 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 46,371 miles

slight play in o/s rear steering - @tie rod to box

Pass 30 May 2014 45,430 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 GYP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 GYP, 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 GYP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 June 2012.

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