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LC62 LWR

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

264,287 mi
Last recorded264,287 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC62 LWR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 264,287 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2026 264,287 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 259,908 miles

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

Pass 22 Feb 2023 220,806 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 179,530 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 179,525 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 172,683 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 161,033 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 161,009 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 154,091 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 153,721 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 150,691 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 139,094 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 128,986 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges 195/65/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 120,035 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2018 120,033 miles

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 109,141 miles

Vehicle emissions too clean for test ( unable to obtain emissions print out )

Pass 12 Sep 2017 95,148 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 87,372 miles

noise comming from nearside rear wheel

Pass 20 Sep 2016 79,075 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 70,533 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 59,063 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel steering connection has slight play (2.2.B.1i)

Offside Rear Rear wheel steering connection has slight play (2.2.B.1i)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 47,640 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 42,211 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 33,804 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 22,679 miles

rear centre seat belt buckle cover adrift

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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LC62 LWR is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 LC62 LWR, 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 LC62 LWR registered?

LC62 LWR is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 26 October 2012.

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