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LB12 GYW

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

298,168 mi
Last recorded298,168 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB12 GYW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 298,168 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 280,384 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 248,422 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 236,818 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 226,050 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 216,810 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 213,371 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 207,667 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 207,661 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 203,110 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 184,169 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 171,950 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 146,098 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 146,098 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 122,249 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 102,823 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 89,187 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 59,906 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 39,890 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 32,643 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 19,894 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 GYW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 GYW, 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 GYW registered?

LB12 GYW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 25 June 2012.

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The MOT history for LB12 GYW shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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