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V321 LEA

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

137,292 mi
Last recorded137,292 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV321 LEA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 May 2026 137,292 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 May 2025 135,620 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 May 2025 135,620 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 May 2024 132,086 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres perished on side walls (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 129,583 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 126,522 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 123,293 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 118,391 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 114,760 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nearside and offside rear (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 113,466 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 99,338 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 79,768 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 79,768 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 61,658 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Winter tyres fitted

Fail 16 Nov 2015 61,655 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake pedal rubber worn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Winter tyres fitted

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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V321 LEA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 V321 LEA, 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 V321 LEA registered?

V321 LEA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 27 November 2012.

Is V321 LEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V321 LEA shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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