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LE55 MLY

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

192,386 mi
Last recorded192,386 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE55 MLY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 192,386 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2026 192,386 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 176,308 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2025 176,308 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

exhaust clamp missing

Pass 16 Jul 2024 170,863 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2024 170,863 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 16 May 2023 154,986 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

exhaust system corroded and slight blow on middle box

o/s/r outer sidewall on tyre slight damage

slight play in steering rack

Pass 11 May 2022 132,040 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak between engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 May 2022 132,040 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator Front pads worn and showing wear indication on dashboard (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak between engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2021 110,658 miles

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

all tyres wearing inner and outer edges

Pass 15 May 2020 92,042 miles
Fail 15 May 2020 92,042 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 May 2019 71,857 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 66,688 miles

front wipers worn

Pass 19 May 2017 59,228 miles

both front tyres worn on outer

Pass 17 May 2016 45,874 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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LE55 MLY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LE55 MLY, 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 LE55 MLY registered?

LE55 MLY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is LE55 MLY safe to buy?

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