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LB62 DMU

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2025
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

314,148 mi
Last recorded314,148 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB62 DMU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2024 314,148 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 296,080 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 288,071 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 273,523 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 261,239 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 249,065 miles

both front link slightly worn play

Pass 5 Jul 2021 232,258 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 232,252 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2020 219,565 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 214,909 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 214,909 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 Dec 2019 201,037 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 183,656 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 166,596 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 149,435 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 133,820 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 128,094 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 113,000 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 101,200 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 101,200 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 82,585 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 65,088 miles
Pass 1 Jan 2015 53,113 miles
Fail 1 Jan 2015 53,113 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 47,646 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2013 39,701 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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LB62 DMU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LB62 DMU, 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 LB62 DMU registered?

LB62 DMU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 December 2012.

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The MOT history for LB62 DMU shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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