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LP62 XDU

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

232,954 mi
Last recorded232,954 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP62 XDU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 232,954 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Mar 2026 232,953 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose nip up but will need checking (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 230,418 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 209,301 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Multiple clamps missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 15 Dec 2023 208,870 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Multiple clamps missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 191,799 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 185,093 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 185,092 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle and rear clamps missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 172,079 miles

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 152,761 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 127,541 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 105,062 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 105,062 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 94,045 miles

front brake discs lipped

Pass 5 Nov 2015 78,351 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 78,227 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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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LP62 XDU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LP62 XDU, 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 LP62 XDU registered?

LP62 XDU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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