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LC61 OJZ

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2025
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

383,950 mi
Last recorded383,950 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC61 OJZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2024 383,950 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 376,299 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 376,299 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 375,110 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2023 375,110 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 366,902 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 365,640 miles

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

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 347,021 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 347,021 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 333,563 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2021 333,562 miles

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

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 325,813 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 319,981 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 302,288 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 281,294 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2019 281,294 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 261,387 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 242,756 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2017 224,940 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 206,107 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 206,107 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 188,994 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 170,192 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 149,276 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 128,751 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 108,501 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 87,639 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 OJZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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