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LC12 RLZ

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

291,950 mi
Last recorded291,950 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC12 RLZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2026 291,950 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2026 291,947 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2025 288,999 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 282,182 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 267,852 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 249,050 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 235,702 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 220,805 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 209,884 miles

Horn control insecure hard press (7.7 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 209,831 miles

Front Horn control insecure hard press (7.7 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 203,141 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 202,710 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 195,013 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 178,668 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 170,817 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 157,249 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 157,249 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 1 Dec 2017 142,952 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 May 2017 124,653 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 95,306 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 72,967 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 51,961 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 24,641 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 RLZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 RLZ, 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 RLZ registered?

LC12 RLZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 17 May 2012.

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