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LD12 GXY

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

56,231 mi
Last recorded56,231 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD12 GXY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 56,231 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside - front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside & offside - side step support beam corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2024 55,381 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT NOW - bald on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT NOW - bald on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

brake pad warning light is illuminated

front suspension arm bushes are cracking/perishing

Pass 10 Oct 2023 51,522 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 38,965 miles

Slight movement in offside steering rack

Fail 20 Oct 2022 38,965 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Slight movement in offside steering rack

Pass 26 Oct 2021 32,132 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 28,685 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 27,140 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 23,818 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2017 19,093 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 15,609 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 9,573 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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LD12 GXY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 LD12 GXY, 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 LD12 GXY registered?

LD12 GXY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 May 2012.

Is LD12 GXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD12 GXY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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