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LG12 XCB

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

156,348 mi
Last recorded156,348 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG12 XCB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 156,348 miles

Parking brake requires adjustments

Pass 17 Mar 2025 150,874 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))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 144,238 miles

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 225 50 17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 140,200 miles

Chip in windscreen

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on outer edge and deteriorated on outer sidewall - just okay at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jan 2023 140,198 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Chip in windscreen

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on outer edge and deteriorated on outer sidewall - just okay at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 131,554 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 Jan 2022 131,554 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 119,563 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 91,095 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 74,559 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 59,400 miles

eml light on

Fail 23 May 2017 59,400 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

eml light on

Pass 6 Jun 2016 49,047 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Jun 2016 49,047 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 4 Jun 2015 37,879 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 37,879 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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LG12 XCB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,143cc 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 LG12 XCB, 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 LG12 XCB registered?

LG12 XCB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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