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LC62 XVN

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests32 (25 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate78.1%

Mileage

306,229 mi
Last recorded306,229 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC62 XVN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

25 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 306,229 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2026 290,707 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2025 273,043 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2025 256,001 miles

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 240,613 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 234,863 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 229,381 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2023 229,381 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing housing insecure (6.1.7 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 222,832 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2023 222,810 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively both front wheels (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 216,475 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 209,945 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 203,607 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 200,731 miles
Fail 11 May 2021 200,731 miles

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

Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 193,383 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 188,726 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 182,119 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Rubber above spring damage.

Pass 10 Jul 2019 178,962 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2019 168,869 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2019 168,869 miles

Nearside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 159,171 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 151,495 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 140,757 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 128,358 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 127,948 miles

Central Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release centre seat belt anchorage faulty mechanism (5.2.5a)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 113,292 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 97,961 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 79,723 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 65,705 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 63,899 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 63,899 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 XVN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.1%.

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 XVN, 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 XVN registered?

LC62 XVN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 December 2012.

Is LC62 XVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC62 XVN shows 32 tests with a 78.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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