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LR12 HTP

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

174,842 mi
Last recorded174,842 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR12 HTP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 174,842 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2025 164,229 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 152,984 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2024 152,984 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 140,471 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 1 Aug 2023 140,466 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 126,680 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 126,617 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 111,891 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 111,773 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 101,417 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2020 101,415 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 96,200 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 82,496 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 82,496 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 66,879 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 50,184 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 31,864 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 31,864 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 HTP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc 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 HTP, 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 HTP registered?

LR12 HTP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 March 2012.

Is LR12 HTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR12 HTP shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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