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LB12 GZJ

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2145cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests34 (28 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

280,876 mi
Last recorded280,876 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB12 GZJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,145cc

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MOT History

28 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 280,876 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2026 266,668 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 19 Sep 2025 251,944 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 238,968 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 224,536 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 213,618 miles

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 5 Apr 2023 200,915 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 193,846 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 186,249 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 176,108 miles

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))

Fail 13 Jan 2022 176,108 miles

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

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 Jul 2021 149,710 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2021 149,710 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 139,451 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jan 2021 139,451 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 130,160 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 119,091 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 118,911 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 115,956 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 110,157 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 104,460 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 104,460 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn shock asorber top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 98,075 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 91,334 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 83,769 miles

Front & rear wiper blades slightly smeary

Smoke test not printed ,FAS not detected ,vehicle runs too clean

Pass 20 Jul 2016 76,090 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 69,062 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 60,646 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 52,793 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 41,010 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 31,731 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 31,731 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 18,448 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 18,448 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 GZJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,145cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GZJ, 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 GZJ registered?

LB12 GZJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 27 July 2012.

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The MOT history for LB12 GZJ shows 34 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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