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AU62 LRL

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2025
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

153,038 mi
Last recorded153,038 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU62 LRL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2024 153,038 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 139,583 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 138,634 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Obvious repair to particulate filter, appears to be repaired as standard and core evidenced as present. Does not meet the criteria to be considered "modified"

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

emissions plate obscured, motorist states value is 0.1

Fail 21 Mar 2022 138,621 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Obvious repair to particulate filter, appears to be repaired as standard and core evidenced as present. Does not meet the criteria to be considered "modified"

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

emissions plate obscured, motorist states value is 0.1

Pass 18 Jan 2021 123,189 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Obvious repair to particulate filter, appears to be repaired as standard and core appears present. Does not meet the criteria to be considered "modified"

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

emissions plate obscured, motorist states value is 0.1

Pass 28 Jun 2019 105,251 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 10,526 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 89,027 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 71,780 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jun 2017 71,780 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 52,255 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 52,255 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 47,314 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 47,310 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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AU62 LRL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AU62 LRL, 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 AU62 LRL registered?

AU62 LRL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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