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LC12 RKO

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

264,934 mi
Last recorded264,934 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC12 RKO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,098cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2024 264,934 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 249,713 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 240,235 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 240,235 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2022 224,625 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 213,008 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 213,003 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2021 209,863 miles
Fail 12 May 2021 209,861 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2021 209,859 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 208,093 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 207,435 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 207,432 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 203,627 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 186,139 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 173,587 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 173,587 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2017 162,652 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 143,221 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 133,180 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 101,444 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 68,786 miles

nearside front tyre outer wall slightly damaged (no ply/cords exposed). we advise it is replaced

Pass 4 Dec 2013 52,237 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 31,263 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 RKO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,098cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RKO, 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 RKO registered?

LC12 RKO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 May 2012.

Is LC12 RKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC12 RKO shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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