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LR61 MZO

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

37,509 mi
Last recorded37,509 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR61 MZO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 37,509 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 19 Sep 2025 37,509 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 37,508 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 37,508 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2023 37,507 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 37,497 miles

brake pads wear senser indicating fault

Pass 13 Apr 2021 37,430 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2021 37,430 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2019 31,978 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2019 31,977 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 28,858 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 28,858 miles

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 24,673 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 24,597 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 2 Feb 2016 21,468 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 17,549 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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LR61 MZO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LR61 MZO, 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 LR61 MZO registered?

LR61 MZO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 26 January 2012.

Is LR61 MZO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR61 MZO shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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