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LB61 HCJ

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

404,063 mi
Last recorded404,063 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2026 404,063 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2026 391,458 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2026 391,434 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2025 382,230 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2025 382,135 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 369,238 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 357,387 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 340,149 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 317,519 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 282,310 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 256,654 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 256,642 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 255,624 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 238,263 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 220,880 miles

Damage windscreen n/s

Fail 14 Feb 2019 220,880 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Lower bj. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Diff. mount. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear wheel steering insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Damage windscreen n/s

Pass 2 Aug 2018 203,646 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 193,577 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 184,444 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 184,444 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush Front (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush Front. (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 175,190 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 175,190 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2016 165,814 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 150,233 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 136,715 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 136,715 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 11 Feb 2015 121,332 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 121,332 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 112,600 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2014 112,590 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 91,276 miles

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

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

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 HCJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

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 HCJ, 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 HCJ registered?

LB61 HCJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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