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LB12 YCV

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

285,566 mi
Last recorded285,566 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB12 YCV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2024 285,566 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 247,256 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 247,256 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 227,249 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2022 227,249 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 218,910 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2022 218,910 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 200,049 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 200,049 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 180,613 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 165,184 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 154,185 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 139,190 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 107,540 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 91,127 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 75,153 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 60,597 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 56,589 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 47,388 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 39,839 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 29,637 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 19,340 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 YCV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YCV, 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 YCV registered?

LB12 YCV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is LB12 YCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB12 YCV shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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