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LB12 GYX

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2024
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

198,413 mi
Last recorded198,413 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2023
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2023 198,413 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2023 198,413 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2023 159,319 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 159,319 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2022 156,934 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 144,884 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 136,826 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 136,826 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 136,501 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 136,501 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 135,586 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 132,282 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 132,018 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn o/s/r and n/s/r (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 124,819 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 118,393 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 111,073 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 101,734 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f and n/s/r (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 93,594 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s/f (4.1.E.1)

brake disc repaired, but not inappropriately o/s and n/s/f (3.5.1n)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 83,996 miles

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front and rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 75,120 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s/r (3.5.1g)

Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush n/s and os/f (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 65,223 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 55,250 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 43,785 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 33,019 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 21,407 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)

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 GYX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 GYX, 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 GYX registered?

LB12 GYX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 22 June 2012.

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