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LC62 LXY

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests28 (24 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

371,284 mi
Last recorded371,284 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

24 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 371,284 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2026 352,738 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2025 336,511 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2025 336,504 miles

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

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 316,065 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 301,921 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 288,674 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2024 288,650 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint excessively worn 2nd u/j (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Prop shaft damaged but serviceable 2nd Bearing (6.1.7 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 281,241 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2023 281,241 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 277,367 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 260,944 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 244,728 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 244,527 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.1 Limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 226,242 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 181,835 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 180,648 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 152,612 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 127,063 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 122,279 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 104,951 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 89,287 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 78,502 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 67,640 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 57,791 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 47,552 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 35,632 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 1 Nov 2014 21,681 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 LXY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LXY, 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 LXY registered?

LC62 LXY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 November 2012.

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