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LB12 GZA

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2025
Tests29 (25 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate86.2%

Mileage

332,309 mi
Last recorded332,309 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

25 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2024 332,309 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 323,657 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 308,522 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 292,401 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2023 292,401 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 273,318 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 251,716 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 247,970 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 236,558 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2021 218,770 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 210,445 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 May 2020 192,360 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 185,040 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 175,324 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 155,226 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 155,176 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2018 152,172 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 151,908 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 149,259 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 136,094 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 124,154 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 109,098 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 98,701 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 81,841 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 67,673 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 67,673 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 53,239 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 40,247 miles

N/S/F & O/S/F TYRE SHOULDERS GOING BALD ON INNER EDGES. (195/65/R16)

Fail 27 Jan 2014 40,221 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

N/S/F & O/S/F TYRE SHOULDERS GOING BALD ON INNER EDGES. (195/65/R16)

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 GZA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.2%.

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 GZA, 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 GZA registered?

LB12 GZA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 July 2012.

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The MOT history for LB12 GZA shows 29 tests with a 86.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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