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LR12 GBX

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

214,461 mi
Last recorded214,461 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR12 GBX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 214,461 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

oil level low

Pass 21 May 2025 201,294 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 192,344 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2024 192,343 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Reversing lamp switch does not operate automatically when reverse gear is selected lamps do not extinguish (4.6.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Parking Brake and Brake Pad wear warnings illuminated

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 192,135 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 177,274 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 164,899 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 155,153 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 143,658 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 143,658 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 122,572 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 102,019 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 71,970 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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LR12 GBX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LR12 GBX, 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 LR12 GBX registered?

LR12 GBX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 May 2012.

Is LR12 GBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR12 GBX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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