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LB61 UES

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests31 (24 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate77.4%

Mileage

349,189 mi
Last recorded349,189 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

24 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 349,189 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2025 337,589 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 327,600 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 308,379 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 286,117 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 249,011 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 234,403 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 234,403 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 221,315 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 221,315 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2021 200,007 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2021 200,007 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Fail 3 Apr 2021 200,007 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 196,352 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 193,762 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 181,386 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 167,264 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 167,264 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 166,622 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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))

Rear brake pads getting low

Fail 8 Oct 2018 166,622 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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))

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

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 2 Mar 2018 158,798 miles

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test taxi ()

Pass 20 Feb 2018 158,161 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 21 Aug 2017 149,802 miles

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Taxi ()

Pass 21 Feb 2017 139,192 miles

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test taxi ()

Nearside Front Standard fitment seat belt missing taxi ()

Pass 23 Aug 2016 132,501 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 120,820 miles

Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Feb 2016 120,819 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 110,544 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 94,467 miles

brake pedel antislip worn on edge

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 20 Aug 2014 79,950 miles

n/s/r tyre has a nail in it

Pass 18 Feb 2014 63,007 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 UES is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.4%.

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 UES, 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

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What year was LB61 UES registered?

LB61 UES is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 February 2012.

Is LB61 UES safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB61 UES shows 31 tests with a 77.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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