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LC61 OJA

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests32 (26 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

298,526 mi
Last recorded298,526 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC61 OJA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

26 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 298,526 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2026 287,816 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2025 276,646 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 265,591 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 255,295 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 245,112 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2024 245,112 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 243,664 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023 243,664 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 217,118 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 205,325 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s lagging behind (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2022 205,325 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s lagging behind (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 192,591 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 181,317 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 178,553 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 178,553 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 174,231 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 170,580 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 161,522 miles

slight play in o/s rear steering box

Pass 25 Jan 2019 148,969 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 138,471 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 124,888 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 114,193 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 114,191 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 105,184 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 94,918 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 86,174 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 77,804 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 68,449 miles

n/s steering rack gaiter twisted

Fail 27 Jan 2015 68,449 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

n/s steering rack gaiter twisted

Pass 26 Jul 2014 58,739 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 46,025 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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LC61 OJA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LC61 OJA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LC61 OJA?

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What year was LC61 OJA registered?

LC61 OJA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is LC61 OJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC61 OJA shows 32 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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