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LC12 RNJ

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests29 (23 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate79.3%

Mileage

291,374 mi
Last recorded291,374 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC12 RNJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

23 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 291,374 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2025 290,747 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 269,136 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 252,082 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 242,717 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 230,189 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 223,216 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 211,608 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 200,914 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 188,596 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 182,943 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 171,771 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 171,771 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Rear wheel steering ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 159,386 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2019 159,386 miles

Offside Rear wheel steering insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 144,938 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 134,075 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 124,348 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 124,348 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine manf. light on.

Pass 12 Jun 2017 117,192 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Nov 2016 107,767 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 103,390 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 90,449 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 77,225 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

rear pads getting low

Pass 17 Nov 2014 77,225 miles

rear pads getting low

Fail 21 May 2014 62,618 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 May 2014 62,618 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 46,979 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2013 28,210 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 RNJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.3%.

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 RNJ, 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 RNJ registered?

LC12 RNJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 May 2012.

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