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LB61 HCV

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests22 (22 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

303,980 mi
Last recorded303,980 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass
Pass 10 Jul 2026 303,980 miles

Offside Rear parking brake poor efficency

Parking brake efficency only just met 16%

Rear Exhaust mounting defective backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2026 295,754 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 286,885 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 276,953 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2023 266,482 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 280,880 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2023 237,776 miles

Emissions too clean

Pass 29 Jun 2022 221,876 miles

Emissions not Detected

Pass 3 Jan 2022 209,457 miles

Emissions not Detected

Pass 6 Jul 2021 197,225 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 191,014 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 177,509 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 157,797 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 144,697 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 125,365 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 107,610 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 87,814 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 54,227 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 36,356 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2014 26,102 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 21,673 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 13,606 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 HCV 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 100%.

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 HCV, 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 HCV registered?

LB61 HCV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 February 2012.

Is LB61 HCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB61 HCV shows 22 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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