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LB61 UEJ

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

349,961 mi
Last recorded349,961 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB61 UEJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 349,961 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 340,285 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 340,266 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 327,137 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 326,276 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 284,811 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 280,777 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 267,893 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 232,787 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 232,783 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel on foot operated park brake (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator dash light illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 191,104 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 156,504 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 119,237 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 119,032 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 116,166 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 97,282 miles

Rear wheel steering inoperative but rear wheels are held substantially in the straight ahead position and the steering is not adversely affected (2.2.B.1j)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 77,860 miles

Rear wheel steering inoperative but rear wheels are held substantially in the straight ahead position and the steering is not adversely affected (2.2.B.1j)

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 UEJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 UEJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LB61 UEJ?

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What year was LB61 UEJ registered?

LB61 UEJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 February 2012.

Is LB61 UEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB61 UEJ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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