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PE12 LSY

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

257,755 mi
Last recorded257,755 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2022
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE12 LSY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2022 257,755 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Outer Edge 205/65/16C 107/105 T (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 256,107 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 256,090 miles

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2020 244,068 miles

Engine cover fitted.

Under trays fitted.

Pass 27 Mar 2020 234,491 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 209,437 miles

Engine cover fitted.

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

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

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

Under trays fitted.

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 173,140 miles

Engine cover fitted.

Under trays fitted.

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

Fail 3 Apr 2019 173,140 miles

Engine cover fitted.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Under trays fitted.

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 146,948 miles

Engine cover fitted.

Under trays fitted.

Pass 11 May 2018 120,761 miles

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

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

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

Under trays fitted.

Pass 5 May 2018 120,603 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 2 May 2017 113,430 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 90,083 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front wishbone front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front wishbone front bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear diff has a slight oil leak

Fail 6 May 2016 90,083 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front wishbone front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front wishbone front bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear diff has a slight oil leak

Pass 1 May 2015 67,285 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 43,468 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

brake pad warning light on but pads ok

clutch pedal rubber worn

Pass 7 May 2013 21,343 miles

Front tyres wearing outer edge

Fail 7 May 2013 21,343 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front tyres wearing outer edge

Rear tyres on min

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 LSY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 PE12 LSY, 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 LSY registered?

PE12 LSY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 May 2012.

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