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LB12 GZK

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

299,029 mi
Last recorded299,029 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB12 GZK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2024 299,029 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2024 299,029 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 286,867 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 286,867 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 284,653 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 268,060 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 268,060 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 237,568 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2019 227,642 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 206,670 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 206,670 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 188,682 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 184,338 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 165,478 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 146,429 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 140,439 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 122,967 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 113,533 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 90,777 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 72,338 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 72,338 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 47,975 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 44,239 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 43,851 miles

Nearside Rear Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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 GZK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GZK, 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 GZK registered?

LB12 GZK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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