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LB61 UFE

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests32 (23 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71.9%

Mileage

307,738 mi
Last recorded307,738 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB61 UFE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

23 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 307,738 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2026 307,102 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 269,654 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 256,593 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2024 256,593 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 221,573 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2023 221,570 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Nov 2022 213,746 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 213,746 miles

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

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 195,076 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 192,006 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2021 192,006 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 188,609 miles

Offside Rear Electronic power steering wiring slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2020 188,609 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Electronic power steering wiring slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 168,334 miles

ALL 4 ROAD TYRES (SHOULDER WEAR INNER/OUTER)

Fail 4 Jan 2020 167,789 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

ALL 4 ROAD TYRES (SHOULDER WEAR INNER/OUTER)

Pass 14 Jun 2019 154,261 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective clamp missing but secure (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 154,216 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective clamp missing but secure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 147,227 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 132,333 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 120,393 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 106,474 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 92,550 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 74,932 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 74,932 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jan 2016 63,100 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 47,961 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 40,532 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 40,532 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 31,931 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 23,289 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 15,584 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 UFE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.9%.

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 UFE, 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 UFE registered?

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

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