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LC12 RHV

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests27 (24 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

290,870 mi
Last recorded290,870 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC12 RHV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

24 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 290,870 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2026 274,302 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2025 266,516 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine + OSR diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 258,514 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 248,874 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 240,701 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 231,812 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 219,590 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 208,649 miles
Fail 16 May 2022 208,649 miles

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour x2 (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 200,419 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 193,756 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 192,748 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 184,294 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 184,294 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 174,876 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 162,247 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 162,247 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 150,436 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 135,155 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 122,345 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 107,935 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 102,659 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

intermediate to rear exhaust section clamp deteriorated

Pass 9 Dec 2015 79,516 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 79,067 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 104,757 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 54,294 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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LC12 RHV 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 88.9%.

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 LC12 RHV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LC12 RHV registered?

LC12 RHV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 July 2012.

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