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PE12 LRK

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

128,535 mi
Last recorded128,535 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE12 LRK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 128,535 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge on limit now (5.2.3 (e))

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

centre exhaust flexi deteriorating

centre exhaust outer skin deteriorating

nearside rear brake pads worn more than the offside rear

rear exhaust mount deteriorated (held up with temporary fixing)

Pass 11 Mar 2025 124,135 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 120,967 miles

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

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged front & rear - outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at outrig area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside - top mount at chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective nearside & offside (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2024 120,967 miles

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

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

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged front & rear - outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at outrig area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside - top mount at chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective nearside & offside (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 118,969 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 115,026 miles

Both nearside tyres damaged side walls

Front tyres worn edges

Nearside Rack end has play

Fail 2 Mar 2022 115,026 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure Rear bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Both nearside tyres damaged side walls

Front tyres worn edges

Nearside Rack end has play

Pass 26 Feb 2021 110,221 miles

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre cuts outer wall

Pass 10 Feb 2020 106,095 miles

nearside front tyre is worn on the inner & outer edges & has side wall damage

offside front tyre is worn on the inner edge

Fail 10 Feb 2020 106,095 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside 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

nearside front tyre is worn on the inner & outer edges

offside front tyre is worn on the inner edge

Pass 11 Feb 2019 98,393 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 98,393 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 92,771 miles

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

oil keak

Fail 9 Feb 2018 92,771 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

oil keak

Pass 10 Feb 2017 87,777 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 80,555 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 80,411 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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PE12 LRK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 PE12 LRK, 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 PE12 LRK registered?

PE12 LRK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 July 2012.

Is PE12 LRK safe to buy?

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