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LC62 LXS

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

258,193 mi
Last recorded258,193 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 258,193 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 May 2024 245,274 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 235,330 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2023 235,330 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2023 226,409 miles
Fail 17 May 2023 226,409 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both front (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 217,404 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 209,838 miles
Fail 17 May 2022 209,838 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 200,568 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 200,568 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2021 192,312 miles
Fail 18 May 2021 192,312 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 191,281 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2020 191,183 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear wheel steering ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 178,386 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 167,525 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear excessive play in steering component

Pass 26 Nov 2018 154,478 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 142,084 miles

Offside Rear Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Nov 2017 127,122 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 May 2017 113,168 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 99,244 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 85,646 miles

All four tyres starting to perish

Front suspension bushes deteriorated

Pass 18 Nov 2015 72,915 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 60,517 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 48,703 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 LXS 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 LXS, 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 LXS registered?

LC62 LXS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 26 November 2012.

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