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LC62 XVU

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2025
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

258,526 mi
Last recorded258,526 miles
Recorded on22 May 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2024 258,526 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 246,336 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 235,840 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 223,589 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 211,320 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 197,641 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 185,966 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2021 183,806 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 180,164 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2020 180,142 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2019 174,791 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 160,766 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2018 147,008 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 133,762 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2017 121,268 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 110,620 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 110,620 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 98,140 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2016 98,140 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 86,411 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 6 Jul 2016 86,405 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 76,770 miles

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Fail 24 Jul 2015 66,399 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 66,399 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 16 Dec 2014 55,578 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 XVU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XVU, 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 XVU registered?

LC62 XVU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 December 2012.

Is LC62 XVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC62 XVU shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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