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LR12 GFA

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

321,552 mi
Last recorded321,552 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR12 GFA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 321,552 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all (5.3.2 (d))

both side sills and suspension mounting areas corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2025 308,057 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside 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 tyre worn on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

both side sills and suspension mounting areas corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2024 293,051 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear both side bump stops in poor condition

both side Front headlamp have poor beam

both side sills and suspension mounting areas corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2024 275,723 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front headlamp has poor beam

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

both side jacking points and suspension mounting areas slightly corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2023 258,159 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side (5.3.2 (b))

both side sills and suspension mounting areas corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2022 238,218 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 220,163 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight oil leak

Pass 4 Jan 2022 213,267 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 184,060 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both side (5.3.2 (c))

slight oil leak

Pass 18 Dec 2020 180,068 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 163,925 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 149,590 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 135,842 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 122,014 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 109,437 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 84,624 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 68,479 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 61,460 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 12 Oct 2015 61,153 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 60,625 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 45,078 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 19,465 miles

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

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

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 GFA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 GFA, 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 GFA registered?

LR12 GFA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 21 June 2012.

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