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LO61 VCU

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

130,726 mi
Last recorded130,726 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO61 VCU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 130,726 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 130,602 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 130,397 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 130,173 miles

low emission

Pass 21 Feb 2022 129,565 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2022 129,564 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 127,024 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 125,496 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

travel on parking brake pedal

Fail 12 Feb 2020 125,496 miles

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached both rear and middle clamps (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

travel on parking brake pedal

Pass 13 Feb 2019 122,594 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from rear of gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive around rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

chips in screen

Pass 20 Feb 2018 119,201 miles

corrosion and wear on rear brake discs

imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 7 Feb 2017 113,353 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 89,039 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 63,692 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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LO61 VCU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 LO61 VCU, 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 LO61 VCU registered?

LO61 VCU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 22 February 2012.

Is LO61 VCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO61 VCU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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