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LB61 UEG

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

289,412 mi
Last recorded289,412 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2023
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB61 UEG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2023 289,412 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 281,096 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2023 281,096 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 262,257 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2022 262,257 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 242,270 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 242,270 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel Parking brake pedal (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 230,139 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 201,953 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 191,322 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel steering has slight play in connection

Offside Rear Rear wheel steering has slight play in connection

Fail 24 Jul 2018 190,506 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear wheel steering has slight play in connection

Offside Rear Rear wheel steering has slight play in connection

Pass 29 Jan 2018 177,972 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 177,968 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 167,892 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel steering connection has slight play (2.2.B.1i)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 167,889 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel steering connection has slight play (2.2.B.1i)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 150,788 miles

Both front jacking point rubbers missing

Smoke test not printed , FAS not detected , vehicle runs too clean

Pass 8 Aug 2016 135,363 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 119,362 miles

Nearside Front nail in

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 104,467 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 87,846 miles

Oil leak

n/s/r suspension arm joint slight play

Pass 7 Aug 2014 70,717 miles

movement nearside rear steering unit

Pass 27 Jan 2014 51,585 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 UEG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 UEG, 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 UEG registered?

LB61 UEG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 February 2012.

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