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LC62 LWY

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests34 (24 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

375,344 mi
Last recorded375,344 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC62 LWY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

24 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 375,344 miles

Coolant leak ()

Free play detected at steering wheel but not considered excessive

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside & offside ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 May 2026 374,820 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Coolant leak ()

Free play detected at steering wheel but not considered excessive

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside & offside ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2025 359,758 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2025 359,758 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2025 347,102 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage (0.1 (b))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 May 2025 347,102 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage (0.1 (b))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 329,182 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 29 Apr 2024 328,664 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Fail 29 Apr 2024 328,629 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Pass 8 Nov 2023 325,793 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 312,979 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 310,064 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 281,932 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 272,163 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 270,009 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 268,188 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 247,351 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 227,937 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 2,083 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 208,383 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour nearside and offside flashing white (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 24 May 2018 190,257 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 190,257 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 170,247 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 170,246 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 May 2017 149,545 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 133,780 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 117,901 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 117,901 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 103,790 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 103,790 miles

Brake pedal pad not secure to the pedal (3.3.A.1c)

Pass 12 May 2015 86,705 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 69,297 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 69,297 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 12 May 2014 51,546 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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LC62 LWY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LWY, 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 LWY registered?

LC62 LWY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 November 2012.

Is LC62 LWY safe to buy?

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