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LB12 YDG

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests29 (25 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate86.2%

Mileage

289,143 mi
Last recorded289,143 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB12 YDG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

25 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 289,143 miles

BODYWORK

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES ()

Pass 15 Sep 2025 270,225 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 255,956 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 240,864 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 236,668 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 235,334 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 231,693 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 231,692 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring connectors for braking disconnected (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2022 228,873 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 224,711 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 212,034 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 206,102 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 200,731 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 187,321 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 174,494 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 161,345 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 21 Sep 2018 161,004 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 149,399 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 149,299 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Sep 2017 136,133 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 136,110 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 125,074 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 110,811 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 98,363 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 83,843 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 72,091 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 54,359 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 40,984 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 27,418 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 YDG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.2%.

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 YDG, 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 YDG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 August 2012.

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