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LB61 HBP

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests32 (26 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

320,641 mi
Last recorded320,641 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB61 HBP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

26 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 320,641 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 May 2026 320,641 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Nov 2025 313,780 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Jun 2025 306,857 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 303,330 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 294,547 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 287,251 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 280,856 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 275,951 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 261,799 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 246,557 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 232,302 miles

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

please be advised emissions result was 0.9 1/m and max is 0.10 1/m

Fail 2 Sep 2021 232,114 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

please be advised emissions result was 0.9 1/m and max is 0.10 1/m

Pass 16 Jan 2021 226,418 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2021 226,418 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2020 223,942 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 218,893 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 205,933 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2019 205,896 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jan 2019 184,334 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 184,334 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 167,047 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 154,842 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 144,227 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 135,333 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 121,979 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2016 107,164 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 86,053 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 86,047 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 72,545 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 68,001 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 57,314 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 HBP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 LB61 HBP, 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 HBP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 13 January 2012.

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