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LC12 RNX

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests31 (24 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate77.4%

Mileage

255,916 mi
Last recorded255,916 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC12 RNX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

24 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 255,916 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 249,246 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 239,479 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 229,768 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened Appears to be fitted in wrong strut mounting hole. (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 219,252 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 213,923 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2023 213,910 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 206,730 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 197,671 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 182,245 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged tyre wall has a cut that has been glued unable to inspect for damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 176,628 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 176,628 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 158,931 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 158,929 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both sides (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 May 2019 144,906 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 135,315 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 135,315 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front 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))

Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam bushes worn (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 123,087 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 111,065 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 98,109 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 86,497 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 72,583 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 72,583 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 59,998 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 58,934 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 49,829 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2014 49,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 9 May 2014 41,600 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 34,032 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 34,032 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 21,884 miles

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

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

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 RNX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.4%.

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 RNX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LC12 RNX registered?

LC12 RNX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 May 2012.

Is LC12 RNX safe to buy?

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