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LC12 RJO

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests30 (23 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate76.7%

Mileage

183,254 mi
Last recorded183,254 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC12 RJO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

23 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 183,254 miles
Fail 21 May 2026 182,858 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2025 170,483 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2025 161,329 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 150,981 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 140,269 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 133,007 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 123,004 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2023 123,003 miles

Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Differential mounting on both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 122,758 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2023 122,758 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2022 119,517 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2022 119,517 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 118,869 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2021 118,869 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 110,699 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 98,893 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 83,367 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 83,367 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 71,090 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2018 71,090 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2017 55,730 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 49,269 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 48,285 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 44,512 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 32,216 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 25,198 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 17,864 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 13,658 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 9,299 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 RJO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.7%.

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 LC12 RJO, 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 LC12 RJO registered?

LC12 RJO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 May 2012.

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