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LC62 LXR

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

294,822 mi
Last recorded294,822 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 294,822 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2026 294,694 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2026 283,665 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 272,690 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 264,672 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 262,880 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 254,961 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 245,391 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 238,969 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 232,192 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 232,182 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 232,157 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 216,732 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2019 216,731 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 198,704 miles

Both rear bump stops lightly detoriated

Rear diff mounting bush has slight play in pin or bush

Pass 31 Oct 2018 187,132 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2018 187,132 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 172,300 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 156,137 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 156,137 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view glass (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 141,022 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 141,022 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 127,860 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 107,097 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 85,505 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 52,252 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 33,578 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 LXR is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 LXR, 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 LXR registered?

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

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The MOT history for LC62 LXR shows 27 tests with a 81.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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