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LB12 GYY

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2024
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

239,374 mi
Last recorded239,374 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2023
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB12 GYY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2023 239,374 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2023 239,374 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2023 230,578 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 220,169 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 209,812 miles
Fail 13 May 2022 209,812 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 May 2022 209,812 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 201,519 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 201,519 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2021 190,294 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 189,135 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 185,445 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 173,489 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 161,210 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 151,400 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 139,840 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 134,432 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 117,046 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 102,500 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 92,254 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 76,840 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 60,858 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 44,913 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 44,913 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 32,234 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 GYY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GYY, 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 GYY registered?

LB12 GYY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 26 June 2012.

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