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LR12 GCF

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,122 mi
Last recorded156,122 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR12 GCF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 156,122 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear silencer fixing clamp missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Aug 2026 156,118 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached fixing bolt detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear silencer fixing clamp missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2025 144,268 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 7 Aug 2025 144,267 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 133,722 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose fixing clamp missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

brake pad wear light illuminated

Fail 31 Jul 2024 133,265 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

brake pad wear light illuminated

Pass 17 Aug 2023 120,859 miles

brake pad warning light on

nearside rear shocker upper bush worn

offside rear shocker upper bush worn

Fail 17 Aug 2023 120,856 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

brake pad warning light on

nearside rear shocker upper bush worn

offside rear shocker upper bush worn

Pass 23 Aug 2022 104,253 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 88,069 miles

fas not detected on emissions

Pass 24 Jan 2020 74,698 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 65,514 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 57,917 miles

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

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

no smoke detected

Pass 19 Jan 2017 50,177 miles

no smoke detected

Pass 15 Jan 2016 39,825 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 36,556 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 GCF 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 75%.

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 LR12 GCF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LR12 GCF registered?

LR12 GCF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is LR12 GCF safe to buy?

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