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LC62 LWZ

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests32 (22 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

308,035 mi
Last recorded308,035 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 308,035 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2026 307,994 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2025 304,376 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2025 304,045 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 295,882 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2025 295,851 miles

Front Prop shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached insecure in hub (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 285,871 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2024 285,851 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2023 282,142 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 276,347 miles

Offside Rear tyre close to 10yrs old

Fail 28 Oct 2022 276,335 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear wheel steering inoperative and rear wheels are not held substantially in the straight ahead position excess play in track rod & wiring disconnected (2.1.3 (h) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Electrical wiring for steering components extremely deteriorated (4.11 (b) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tyre close to 10yrs old

Pass 16 Jul 2022 267,447 miles

Offside Front mirror damaged

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 247,446 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 228,488 miles

Offside Front mirror damaged

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

chip in Windscreen but not adversely affecting driver's view

Pass 11 Jan 2021 212,057 miles

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

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

chip in Windscreen but not adversely affecting driver's view

parking brake requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 3 Nov 2020 210,229 miles

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

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

chip in Windscreen but not adversely affecting driver's view

Fail 2 Nov 2020 210,213 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

chip in Windscreen but not adversely affecting driver's view

Pass 4 Dec 2019 204,438 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 204,382 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 May 2019 192,484 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 180,971 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2018 180,971 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 172,439 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 156,804 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 140,946 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 140,946 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 127,497 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 127,497 miles

Front position lamp(s) does not face the front (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 5 May 2016 112,039 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 97,183 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 81,597 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 65,679 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 LWZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 LWZ, 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 LWZ registered?

LC62 LWZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 November 2012.

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