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LB61 HBG

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

342,254 mi
Last recorded342,254 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB61 HBG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 342,254 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 333,143 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2025 332,963 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 320,227 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2024 320,002 miles

Central Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2024 308,207 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 296,572 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 285,489 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 276,951 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2022 276,928 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 267,142 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 252,548 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 252,441 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (1.1.2 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 217,233 miles

Nearside Rear Steering actuator excessive play

Offside Rear Steering actuator excessive play

Slight movement on steering up and down

Fail 24 Nov 2020 217,225 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Steering actuator excessive play

Offside Rear Steering actuator excessive play

Slight movement on steering up and down

Pass 19 Dec 2019 200,720 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2019 200,710 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel steering component insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 193,228 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 177,426 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 164,197 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 143,801 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 131,004 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 114,482 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 90,113 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 89,679 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 89,678 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 73,463 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Wear/play in rear steering motors

Pass 14 Jan 2014 60,556 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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LB61 HBG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LB61 HBG, 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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LB61 HBG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 January 2012.

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