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LB12 YCT

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

286,120 mi
Last recorded286,120 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2023
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2023 286,120 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 280,918 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2023 280,807 miles

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 262,430 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 252,953 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 240,363 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 207,078 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 203,577 miles

Engine management display indicating a faults

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 179,016 miles

Parking brake binding on both sides slightly

Pass 19 Jan 2018 158,901 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip device showing signs of wear

Pass 14 Jul 2017 139,548 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 124,597 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 124,597 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 106,075 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 89,333 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 76,874 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 76,874 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 64,040 miles

brake pedal anti-slip device showing signs of wear

Pass 11 Jul 2014 54,313 miles

brake pedal anti-slip device showing signs of wear

play detected in offside rear steering system

Pass 21 Jan 2014 43,065 miles

brake pedal rubber showing signs of wear

rear tyres getting low

slight play sideways in o/s rear wheel

Pass 11 Jul 2013 27,302 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 YCT is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YCT, 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 YCT is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 July 2012.

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