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LC12 YYD

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

255,616 mi
Last recorded255,616 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 255,616 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Bonnet release is stiff

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Full of condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Full of condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Pass 12 Feb 2025 252,918 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Full of condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Full of condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Fail 12 Feb 2025 252,918 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Full of condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Full of condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Pass 23 Jan 2024 250,591 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 247,754 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2022 246,181 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 243,348 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 241,426 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 238,914 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 234,840 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav ()

Pass 3 Feb 2017 202,502 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 202,502 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 183,246 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav ()

rear tyres worn close to wear markers

Pass 25 Jan 2016 149,207 miles

slight play in steering

Pass 2 Feb 2015 95,620 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 44,835 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 YYD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YYD, 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 YYD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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