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LB61 HCN

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2023
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

282,807 mi
Last recorded282,807 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2022
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2022 282,807 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 275,821 miles

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Wishbone. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jul 2022 27,821 miles

Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Wishbone. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 262,105 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2021 262,105 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar likely to become detached Broken off. (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2021 247,879 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2020 237,009 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2020 237,009 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 218,340 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2019 218,340 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 205,159 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 205,159 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 193,470 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 180,199 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 167,642 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Jul 2017 154,251 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Jan 2017 140,672 miles

Coolant leak Coolant pipe infront of Nearside front wheel has a slight leak ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Jul 2016 128,582 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 113,872 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2015 101,791 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 86,532 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 73,572 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 28 Dec 2013 58,722 miles

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 HCN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 HCN, 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 HCN registered?

LB61 HCN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 January 2012.

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