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LB61 HCF

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

244,330 mi
Last recorded244,330 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB61 HCF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2024 244,330 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 234,346 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2023 234,346 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 225,734 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 225,331 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 217,889 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 206,170 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 206,170 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 195,720 miles

Central Rear diff bushes detoriating

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 185,577 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 185,577 miles

Nearside Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 168,593 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 168,556 miles

intermittant fault srs light

Pass 26 Apr 2018 168,495 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 156,829 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 143,791 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 126,900 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 112,288 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 91,301 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 90,759 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 73,026 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 60,791 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 HCF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HCF, 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 LB61 HCF registered?

LB61 HCF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 27 January 2012.

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The MOT history for LB61 HCF shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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