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LB12 YCD

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

181,871 mi
Last recorded181,871 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2023
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB12 YCD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2023 181,871 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 179,902 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2022 179,902 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 169,424 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 157,196 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 145,760 miles

Central Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 140,473 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 137,548 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2020 137,546 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 130,403 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 130,403 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Diff mount. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel steering ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 123,478 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 123,478 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 114,524 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 98,096 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 92,555 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 92,555 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 81,923 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel steering connection has slight play electric motor has slight play (2.2.B.1i)

Offside Rear Rear wheel steering connection has slight play electric motor has slight play (2.2.B.1i)

emission to low to detect

Fail 31 Aug 2016 81,923 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view door mirror glass damaged (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush top bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush top bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel steering connection has slight play electric motor has slight play (2.2.B.1i)

Offside Rear Rear wheel steering connection has slight play electric motor has slight play (2.2.B.1i)

emission to low to detect

Pass 25 Aug 2015 65,431 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Fail 25 Aug 2015 65,431 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Apr 2015 58,068 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 58,068 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 45,068 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 37,234 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 24,687 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 24,687 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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 YCD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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