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LD12 GXZ

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

404,607 mi
Last recorded404,607 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2023
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD12 GXZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2023 404,607 miles

Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel joints (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 403,199 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 403,199 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective first row (7.1.2 (e))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 398,045 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2021 398,042 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 394,098 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 385,776 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 361,625 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 342,362 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 342,362 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

Rear diff mounting rubber bushes worn

oil leak from gear box

Pass 6 Jul 2018 322,327 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 301,423 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 301,421 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision wearing smooth

Front both tyres wearing on outer edges

Rear both tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 4 Jul 2017 273,702 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 247,473 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 247,470 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 198,756 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 198,756 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 139,064 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 137,711 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 91,152 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 70,137 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 43,545 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 GXZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 LD12 GXZ, 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 GXZ registered?

LD12 GXZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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