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LB62 MRU

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

288,436 mi
Last recorded288,436 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 288,436 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Oct 2025 288,358 miles

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak o/s n/s (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Nov 2024 266,067 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play o/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Oct 2023 238,215 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 210,019 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Nov 2021 193,829 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2020 183,680 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 183,676 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 183,385 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 183,385 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Reverse light not working.

Pass 13 Jan 2020 178,787 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel steering ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear wheel steering ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2020 178,787 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel steering ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear wheel steering ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 169,530 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 169,530 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 159,576 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 149,491 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 138,467 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 122,323 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 106,107 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 106,107 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 88,302 miles

Windscreen damage

Pass 20 Jan 2016 72,540 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 60,791 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 49,466 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 36,856 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 25,889 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 MRU 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 76.9%.

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 MRU, 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 MRU registered?

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

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The MOT history for LB62 MRU shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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