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WR12 LCX

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

517,101 mi
Last recorded517,101 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR12 LCX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 517,101 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 20 May 2026 517,087 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 506,089 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 485,513 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 435,711 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2023 435,686 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 378,116 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 352,994 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 323,051 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Apr 2021 323,051 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 302,791 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2020 288,869 miles

Central Front chip in window screen

Pass 29 Oct 2019 269,859 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2019 269,859 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Dec 2018 215,616 miles
Fail 26 Dec 2018 215,616 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 164,848 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 149,892 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 132,132 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 116,020 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre inner and outer worn

Pass 24 Dec 2015 100,849 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 83,203 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 83,194 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 71,106 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 52,720 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Dec 2013 38,092 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres inner & outer edge worn

Pass 25 Jun 2013 20,174 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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WR12 LCX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 WR12 LCX, 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 WR12 LCX registered?

WR12 LCX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 22 June 2012.

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