MOT Status
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154,842 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
general underbody condition corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
vehicle underside corroded
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
vehicle underside corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 205/65/16c (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Park foot brake has little reserve travel
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Central Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 205/65/16c (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Park foot brake has little reserve travel
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear Diff bushes deteriorated
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Coolant leak Possibly water pump
Exhaust mount snapped
Rear Diff bushes deteriorated
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside head light slightly loose on bottom mount
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
Rear diff bushes splitting
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside head light slightly loose on bottom mount
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
Rear diff bushes splitting
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Body underside starting to corrode
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/65/16c (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Door and wing damaged
Nearside Rear bumper damaged
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt All
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SO12 LPZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 SO12 LPZ, 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 SO12 LPZ registered?
SO12 LPZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 22 March 2012.
Is SO12 LPZ safe to buy?
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