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LT12 TJX

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

163,905 mi
Last recorded163,905 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT12 TJX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 163,905 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2026 163,905 miles

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

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached exhaust support and fixing clap broken (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2025 158,300 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff damp/slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2025 158,296 miles

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

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff damp/slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 149,596 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2024 149,595 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 138,057 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2023 137,766 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 127,212 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))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 111,591 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 80,369 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 62,985 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 49,094 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2017 49,068 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/55/17 97Y (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/55/17 97Y (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 30,899 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 20,103 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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LT12 TJX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LT12 TJX, 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 LT12 TJX registered?

LT12 TJX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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