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LC12 RLX

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

267,191 mi
Last recorded267,191 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 267,191 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 261,366 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 239,901 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 214,052 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 195,852 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 175,412 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 175,410 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 166,129 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 156,148 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 142,992 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 123,765 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 102,653 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 102,051 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 84,603 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 66,524 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 51,622 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 34,072 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 RLX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 RLX, 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 RLX registered?

LC12 RLX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 25 May 2012.

Is LC12 RLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC12 RLX shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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