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LB12 GYU

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

261,551 mi
Last recorded261,551 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2022
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2022 261,551 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 259,849 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 257,426 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 231,438 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 216,677 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on edge.

Fail 10 Jun 2019 216,677 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

nearside front tyre wearing on edge.

Pass 26 Nov 2018 197,672 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 169,124 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 151,194 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 139,206 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

parking brake just met limit.

Fail 11 Oct 2016 139,206 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

parking brake just met limit.

Pass 4 Feb 2016 119,938 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 98,069 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 88,904 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 69,541 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 55,770 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 36,066 miles

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

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 GYU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 GYU, 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 GYU registered?

LB12 GYU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 27 June 2012.

Is LB12 GYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB12 GYU shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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