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LC12 RNU

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

236,250 mi
Last recorded236,250 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2023
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC12 RNU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2023 236,250 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 236,248 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel steering inoperative and rear wheels are not held substantially in the straight ahead position (2.1.3 (h) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear wheel steering inoperative and rear wheels are not held substantially in the straight ahead position (2.1.3 (h) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts Brake pad sensor (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 227,732 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 209,078 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2022 209,054 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2021 186,451 miles

deterioration to front wishbone bushes

slight play to n/s/r rear steering arm.(knuckle)

Pass 13 Aug 2020 183,683 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

slight play to n/s/r steering arm

Fail 13 Aug 2020 183,683 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

slight play to n/s/r steering arm

Pass 25 Nov 2019 176,300 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 169,537 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 162,963 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 155,520 miles

Slight Oil Leak

Pass 23 Nov 2017 143,838 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 143,833 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2017 133,839 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 123,852 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 115,193 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 115,193 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 102,523 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 84,865 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 67,154 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 67,098 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear wheel steering connection has slight play (2.2.B.1i)

Rear wheel steering inoperative but rear wheels are held substantially in the straight ahead position and the steering is not adversely affected (2.2.B.1j)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 52,952 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 35,789 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 RNU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RNU, 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 RNU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 June 2012.

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