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LB62 MPU

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

307,610 mi
Last recorded307,610 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2023
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2023 307,610 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 307,606 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 290,729 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 272,578 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 272,578 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2021 269,651 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Jan 2021 256,494 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 256,494 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 251,058 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 229,423 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 229,423 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 213,899 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2019 213,899 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 194,066 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 175,693 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 155,294 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit At Wear Bars (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Jun 2017 155,294 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit At Wear Bars (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 138,402 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 118,583 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 104,068 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 91,250 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 72,294 miles

n/s/f tyre slight damage to outer sidewall cords or ply not exposed

Pass 20 Jun 2014 51,815 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 32,046 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 MPU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LB62 MPU, 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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LB62 MPU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 December 2012.

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