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LC62 LXF

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

197,524 mi
Last recorded197,524 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC62 LXF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2024 197,524 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2024 197,524 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 185,229 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2023 185,229 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 173,415 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 173,415 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 169,679 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 169,679 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 157,554 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 157,521 miles

both rear tyres worn

Fail 29 Jul 2021 157,513 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn

Pass 23 Sep 2019 145,086 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 145,075 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2019 134,700 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 126,827 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 245,076 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Feb 2018 119,283 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 113,541 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2017 113,529 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 106,942 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 101,263 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 91,084 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 90,906 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2015 90,663 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 60,838 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2014 47,397 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 30,876 miles

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

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 LXF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 LXF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LC62 LXF registered?

LC62 LXF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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