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LC62 LXA

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2024
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

264,507 mi
Last recorded264,507 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2023
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2023 264,507 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2023 254,937 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 220,684 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 209,132 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2021 209,131 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 209,131 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 197,229 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 197,227 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 185,320 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2020 185,320 miles

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

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

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

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

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 12 Dec 2019 175,382 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 175,382 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 167,996 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 160,565 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 156,154 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2018 156,154 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 140,777 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 125,091 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 101,175 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 79,723 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 64,160 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 59,634 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides lower arm front bushes starting to split (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear passenger door only opens manually.

Rear Upper all diff mounting bushes splitting, no excessive play

vechicle weight 2800kg as stated on chassic plate

Pass 12 Nov 2014 45,182 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 39,995 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 22,237 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 22,236 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f wiper

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 LXA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LXA, 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 LXA registered?

LC62 LXA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 November 2012.

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The MOT history for LC62 LXA shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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