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LR12 GFZ

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

122,847 mi
Last recorded122,847 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR12 GFZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 122,847 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2026 122,847 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 May 2025 112,593 miles
Fail 13 May 2025 112,593 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 100,887 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2024 100,883 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Park brake (1.1.2 (a))

Both rear tyres wearing close to the wear indicator bars

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge and cracking in tread

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 May 2022 96,593 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision rubber wearing

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front inner pads seem low but serviceable (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Windscreen crack within limits

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low but serviceable (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres tread low but serviceable (5.2.3 (e))

Rear park brake foot pedal lever has limited reserve travel

Spare tyre defective Slightly under inflated ()

Pass 9 Jun 2021 95,012 miles

Brake pedal rubber anti-slip provision wearing

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

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

Front Lower Slight windscreen crack within limits

No reserve park brake travel, adjustment required

Pass 17 Jun 2020 90,961 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 81,795 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 65,195 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 53,719 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 40,067 miles

Nearside 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 GFZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GFZ, 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 GFZ registered?

LR12 GFZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 June 2012.

Is LR12 GFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR12 GFZ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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