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LX12 OSV

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,266 mi
Last recorded93,266 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX12 OSV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Oct 2026 93,266 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed damaged on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

default plate value used for emissions test due to plate value being unreadable

Pass 21 Nov 2025 82,593 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2025 82,593 miles

Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Dec 2024 68,664 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Dec 2024 68,664 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear back-box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Jan 2024 60,030 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 54,024 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 52,544 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 50,366 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2020 48,608 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 46,408 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2018 43,600 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 36,890 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2016 28,640 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 18,707 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 OSV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LX12 OSV, 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 OSV registered?

LX12 OSV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 13 April 2012.

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