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LB62 MTU

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

252,334 mi
Last recorded252,334 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 252,334 miles
Fail 20 May 2026 252,287 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Dec 2025 250,962 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 248,672 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 243,929 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 236,906 miles

Nearside rear spring, top cuff missing.

Pass 10 Nov 2023 229,316 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2023 229,252 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 May 2023 222,060 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 213,756 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner, rear bush on wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2022 204,262 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 188,198 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 185,594 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear diff bushes worn

Pass 6 Jan 2020 185,236 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 177,960 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 168,653 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 168,653 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 146,800 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 139,171 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 130,468 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 120,494 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 120,493 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 104,130 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 90,974 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 75,960 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 MTU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 MTU, 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 MTU registered?

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

Is LB62 MTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB62 MTU shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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