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LB12 GYV

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

151,970 mi
Last recorded151,970 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 151,970 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 133,870 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2017 133,793 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour pure white (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 105,238 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 104,757 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 104,757 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 88,799 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 88,799 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 72,406 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/r tyre getting low 2.2mm

Fail 7 Jul 2014 71,378 miles

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

Engine/transmission rattle

Front wiper blades are smearing slightly

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear steering unit has some play

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 53,985 miles

Brake pedal anti slip device is starting to wear

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front wiper baldes are starting to smear

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

Fail 20 Jan 2014 53,984 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake pedal anti slip device is starting to wear

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front wiper baldes are starting to smear

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 35,163 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

slight play o/s/r wheel bearing

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 GYV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 GYV, 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 GYV registered?

LB12 GYV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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The MOT history for LB12 GYV shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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