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LB61 UFL

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

335,401 mi
Last recorded335,401 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2023
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2023 335,401 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

chip in screen

Fail 22 Nov 2023 335,359 miles

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

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

chip in screen

Pass 2 Dec 2022 318,144 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 295,512 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 287,244 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 287,232 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2020 286,589 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Oct 2020 286,589 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Oct 2019 267,041 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 265,505 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 242,102 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 242,102 miles

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

Offside 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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 221,971 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 199,932 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 178,475 miles

both front tyres worn low

Pass 22 Sep 2017 175,887 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 156,453 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 135,637 miles

nearside front tyre heavily worn down to legal limit

Pass 7 Apr 2016 110,956 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 90,101 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2014 77,417 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 77,417 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 64,685 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 UFL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 UFL, 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 UFL registered?

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

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