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LC12 RKY

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

358,526 mi
Last recorded358,526 miles
Recorded on1 May 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC12 RKY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2024 358,526 miles
Fail 1 May 2024 358,526 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2023 334,959 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 323,474 miles

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

parking brake efficiency just met requirement

Fail 25 Nov 2022 323,474 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

parking brake efficiency just met requirement

Pass 25 Nov 2021 294,764 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 282,858 miles

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

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

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

parking brake efficiency just met requirement

Pass 21 Nov 2020 268,290 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 254,595 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 244,621 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 228,117 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 228,117 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 212,939 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 199,300 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 199,144 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 29 Nov 2017 190,875 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 171,583 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 171,583 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 162,187 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2016 138,482 miles

slight damage to nearside front tyre

Pass 24 Nov 2015 122,739 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 104,990 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2014 71,762 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2013 35,036 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 RKY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 LC12 RKY, 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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LC12 RKY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 May 2012.

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