2012 Mercedes-Benz Vito 2.1L Diesel · LR12 HTU
2012 Mercedes-Benz Vito (2.1L, diesel). First registered 19 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 263,407 miles. MOT expired on 10 Nov 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ VITO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Nov 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 263,407 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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LR12 HTU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 11/11/2023
- 263,407 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LR12 HTU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Mercedes-Benz Vito (LR12 HTU) between November 2021 and November 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 November 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”.
LR12 HTU Mileage History
- 08/11/2021247,999 mi
- 08/11/2021247,999 mi
- 04/11/2022255,708 mi+7,709 mi
- 04/11/2022255,718 mi+10 mi
- 11/11/2023263,407 mi+7,689 mi
Average of roughly 7,675 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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