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LM61 VPL

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Brown Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,764 mi
Last recorded45,764 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM61 VPL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 45,764 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2026 45,737 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Dec 2025 45,224 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 42,837 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 39,563 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 37,872 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 37,420 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 37,420 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 36,568 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 31,036 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2019 31,036 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 24,977 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall kerb damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall kerb damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 21,875 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 19,566 miles

Front both front wiper blades worn

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 16,929 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 13,870 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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LM61 VPL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Brown with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LM61 VPL, 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 LM61 VPL registered?

LM61 VPL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 January 2012.

Is LM61 VPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM61 VPL shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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