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LX12 OSO

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

99,831 mi
Last recorded99,831 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX12 OSO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 99,831 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 95,501 miles

Offside Front daytime running lamp not working.

centre exhaust clamp missing, corrosion holding parts together.

parking brake lever long travel ,

Pass 10 Jan 2024 91,882 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2024 91,875 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 88,434 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edges, tread 4mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jan 2023 88,429 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edges, tread 4mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 85,226 miles

Rear axle differential leaking oil.( not dripping)

Fail 11 Jan 2022 85,218 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wiper blades split. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear axle differential leaking oil.( not dripping)

Pass 18 Dec 2020 80,491 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pads 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 75,922 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Jan 2020 75,922 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 73,452 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 103,109 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 57,291 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 40,528 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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LX12 OSO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LX12 OSO, 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 LX12 OSO registered?

LX12 OSO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 March 2012.

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