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LB12 GZH

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests30 (23 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate76.7%

Mileage

225,031 mi
Last recorded225,031 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB12 GZH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

23 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 225,031 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2025 225,028 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/65/16c (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear parking brake low effort

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 221,942 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 209,927 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2023 209,927 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 197,178 miles

brake pad wear message on dash but brake linings ok

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust box mount broken but exhaust still adequately supported

slight play in offside steering rack inner arm

Fail 24 Oct 2022 197,178 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

brake pad wear message on dash but brake linings ok

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust box mount broken but exhaust still adequately supported

slight play in offside steering rack inner arm

Pass 3 May 2022 185,099 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 183,538 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2022 183,538 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb fitted upside down (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 174,232 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear 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 10 Apr 2021 166,621 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 162,801 miles

Offside Rear Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Oct 2020 162,801 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Oct 2019 148,663 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 141,317 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 131,982 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 120,604 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 106,404 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 106,404 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 94,885 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 81,643 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 67,947 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 63,845 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 63,845 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 55,487 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 45,806 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 35,972 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 27,155 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 18,586 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 GZH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.7%.

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 GZH, 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 GZH registered?

LB12 GZH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 July 2012.

Is LB12 GZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB12 GZH shows 30 tests with a 76.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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