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NA12 LBF

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

270,487 mi
Last recorded270,487 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA12 LBF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 270,487 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

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

Offside siding door corroding bottom

Rear underbody /chassis etc in a rusty condition

Fail 27 Apr 2026 270,479 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside siding door corroding bottom

Rear underbody /chassis etc in a rusty condition

Pass 15 May 2025 159,649 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively o/s and n/s advise repair (1.2.1 (f))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s inner front and rear bushes getting worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear underbody /chassis in a dry rusty condition

parking brake lever travel near limit

Fail 12 May 2025 159,647 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush o/s and n/s shocker bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively o/s and n/s advise repair (1.2.1 (f))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s inner front and rear bushes getting worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front slight oil leak engine

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

Rear diff slight oil leak

Rear underbody /chassis in a dry rusty condition

parking brake lever travel near limit

Pass 13 Aug 2024 151,773 miles

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

wax oil to chassis to floor front to back

Fail 12 Aug 2024 151,771 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

wax oil to chassis to floor front to back

Pass 14 Apr 2023 142,238 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both fronts (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering fluid leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

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

Offside Front small chip in windscreen

Rear slight oil leak rear diff

Rear undebody/chassis/ etc in a dry rusty condition

Fail 13 Apr 2023 142,224 miles

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

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both fronts (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering fluid leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

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

Offside Front small chip in windscreen

Rear slight oil leak rear diff

Rear undebody/chassis/ etc in a dry rusty condition

Pass 11 Apr 2022 130,535 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2022 130,533 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 121,226 miles

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

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

wax oil needed

Pass 4 Feb 2020 109,309 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 97,400 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 79,407 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Aug 2016 65,923 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2016 65,923 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 53,440 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Aug 2015 53,440 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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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NA12 LBF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 NA12 LBF, 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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NA12 LBF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 April 2012.

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