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LC12 RLO

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

211,064 mi
Last recorded211,064 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC12 RLO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 211,064 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 209,960 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Aug 2025 209,956 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam Unable to turn off - constantly flashing (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2024 209,039 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 200,911 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 173,401 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2022 173,397 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 167,688 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 165,958 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 165,935 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 157,642 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Rear wheel steer o/s arm

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Pass 6 Jun 2019 148,254 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Jun 2019 148,254 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Jun 2018 136,586 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 123,167 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 110,307 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 95,785 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 83,965 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 70,737 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Dec 2014 60,582 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 30 May 2014 48,175 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 36,265 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 May 2013 23,555 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 RLO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 RLO, 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 RLO registered?

LC12 RLO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 June 2012.

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