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LB12 YBS

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2027
Tests33 (26 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate78.8%

Mileage

225,469 mi
Last recorded225,469 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB12 YBS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

26 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 225,469 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2025 218,352 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 6 Sep 2024 214,850 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 206,671 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 199,532 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2023 199,531 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Brake disc worn (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2023 225,296 miles
Fail 5 May 2023 225,296 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 191,599 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 184,580 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 184,579 miles

Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Differential bushings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Feb 2022 177,601 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 173,329 miles

parking brake long travel

Pass 19 Feb 2021 170,677 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 166,636 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 162,711 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 155,045 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 154,972 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 146,967 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 139,062 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread/195/65/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread/195/65/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 129,506 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 119,001 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 107,818 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre unrepairable

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 95,923 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 95,923 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 86,334 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake pad warning lamp on

Fail 23 Feb 2016 85,797 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake pad warning lamp on

Pass 19 Aug 2015 74,123 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 62,648 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 51,135 miles

o/s/front tyre worn on edges

Fail 22 Aug 2014 51,135 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

o/s/front tyre worn on edges

Pass 27 Feb 2014 39,747 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 26,239 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 YBS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.8%.

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 YBS, 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 YBS registered?

LB12 YBS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 August 2012.

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