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LR12 GFX

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

143,310 mi
Last recorded143,310 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR12 GFX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 143,310 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust clamp corroded and centre joint slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front brake discs worn - osf inner brake pad anti-rattle shim is adrift - would advise front and rear brake inspection (parking brake failed efficiency) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front proshaft doughnut very slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output os headlight condensated (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity osr light cracked (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Spare tyre defective spare tyre underinflated/punctured ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 26 Feb 2026 143,257 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/65r16c 107/105t 8pr (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust clamp corroded and centre joint slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front brake discs worn - osf inner brake pad anti-rattle shim is adrift - would advise front and rear brake inspection (parking brake failed efficiency) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front proshaft doughnut very slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output os headlight condensated (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity osr light cracked (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Spare tyre defective spare tyre underinflated/punctured ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 124,619 miles

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Fail 18 Feb 2025 124,618 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Pass 23 Feb 2024 120,646 miles

Emissions not detected

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2024 120,646 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Emissions not detected

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 115,923 miles

Exterior fuel cap loose

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

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

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

Vehicle emissions clean

Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 109,201 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2022 109,200 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 98,493 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Parking Brake Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

tyre size 205/65x16c

Pass 13 Feb 2020 92,166 miles

clean emissions

Pass 23 Jan 2019 81,722 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 81,722 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 67,009 miles

Nearside Rear light cluster damaged

all tyres worn

Fail 26 Oct 2017 67,009 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear light cluster damaged

all tyres worn

Pass 6 Oct 2016 50,553 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 47,367 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 45,255 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Feb 2015 45,188 miles

Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 GFX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 GFX, 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 GFX registered?

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

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