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LB61 VME

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests31 (23 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate74.2%

Mileage

393,370 mi
Last recorded393,370 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

23 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 393,370 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2025 393,370 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 618,512 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2024 618,492 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2024 369,366 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2024 369,382 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 342,157 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2023 342,157 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Lower Suspension arm modified so the suspension is inoperative BOTH ARMS (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2022 329,576 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 312,509 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 294,210 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 281,309 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 264,437 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2020 264,437 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 255,097 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 237,048 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 219,600 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 219,592 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 201,496 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 189,601 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

parking brake needs adjusting.

Pass 9 Sep 2017 172,984 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre worn out of shape slightly on inner edge

Pass 7 Mar 2017 156,058 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 143,058 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 19 Oct 2016 143,058 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 121,950 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 108,805 miles

both front tyres are wearing on inner edges.

parking brake needs adjusting.

Pass 5 Mar 2015 89,818 miles

headlamp patterns not perfect.

Fail 28 Oct 2014 79,123 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 79,123 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 59,273 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 43,454 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

unable to get smoke reading low emitter detected.

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 VME 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 74.2%.

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 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 VME, 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 VME registered?

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

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