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LB61 HBU

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests30 (23 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate76.7%

Mileage

393,384 mi
Last recorded393,384 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB61 HBU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

23 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 393,384 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2026 374,293 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 353,301 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 329,265 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 307,029 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2024 307,029 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 286,763 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 275,744 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 264,174 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 254,647 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides all bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2022 254,647 miles

Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended set of seat centre buckle (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides all bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 244,212 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 244,208 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear wheel steering ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 238,469 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 229,558 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 220,312 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 217,238 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 217,238 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 198,045 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2019 198,045 miles

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

Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 161,226 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 141,608 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2016 129,456 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 114,509 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 101,684 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 86,869 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 86,869 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 70,437 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Jul 2014 70,437 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 56,247 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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 HBU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.7%.

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 HBU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LB61 HBU registered?

LB61 HBU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 February 2012.

Is LB61 HBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB61 HBU shows 30 tests with a 76.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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