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LC61 OJH

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2027
Tests30 (24 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

363,498 mi
Last recorded363,498 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC61 OJH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

24 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 363,498 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2025 342,835 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 332,500 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 318,129 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 306,029 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 289,562 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2023 289,444 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2023 278,816 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Minor cut (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 259,024 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2022 258,731 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 245,337 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 245,333 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 24 Sep 2021 224,550 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 196,951 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 196,697 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 191,896 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 182,815 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 173,036 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 173,036 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 162,697 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 152,115 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 152,115 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jul 2017 141,272 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 130,418 miles

Central Front Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2016 119,552 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 108,293 miles

Centre Front Oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2015 97,998 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jan 2015 84,173 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jul 2014 72,534 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jan 2014 58,000 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

brake pedal rubber deterioted

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 OJH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OJH, 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

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What year was LC61 OJH registered?

LC61 OJH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 January 2012.

Is LC61 OJH safe to buy?

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