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LB62 MPE

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests34 (26 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

270,668 mi
Last recorded270,668 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB62 MPE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

26 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 270,668 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2025 257,205 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2025 257,205 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Pass 22 May 2025 243,042 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 227,873 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 214,001 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 196,900 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2023 196,900 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 188,100 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2023 188,100 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 167,490 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2023 167,490 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 150,773 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 133,459 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 119,930 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 119,930 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Rear axle mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight play in offside rear steer.

Pass 18 Jan 2021 108,661 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 108,661 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2020 101,841 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 87,931 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 77,866 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 75,854 miles

Parking brake only just met requirements

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both rear tyres wearing thin

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 4 Jun 2018 63,447 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Parking brake needs adjustment

Pass 22 Dec 2017 54,678 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 51,693 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 50,334 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2016 50,334 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 45,564 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 42,827 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 39,651 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 39,651 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2014 35,802 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 27,708 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2013 18,938 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 MPE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 MPE, 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 MPE registered?

LB62 MPE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 December 2012.

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