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LB61 UEL

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

249,056 mi
Last recorded249,056 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 249,056 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 242,152 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 237,014 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 215,405 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 191,820 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 179,468 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2019 179,374 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 168,748 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 156,726 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 144,239 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 144,239 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 131,440 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 116,028 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 116,028 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 100,524 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 84,468 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 84,072 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 72,829 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 56,845 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 UEL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 UEL, 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 UEL registered?

LB61 UEL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 February 2012.

Is LB61 UEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB61 UEL shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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