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LT62 RUU

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

170,801 mi
Last recorded170,801 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT62 RUU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 170,801 miles

Nearside Front 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 Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2024 164,844 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 159,912 miles

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Long travel but still operating (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 153,558 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 143,509 miles

Rear 3rd row seats (removable seats) removed at time of re-test.

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 143,509 miles

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

Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. 3rd row, offside seat. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 132,792 miles

Note; bonnet release handle broken or disconnected from cable ??

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminated.... (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 132,791 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush upper bush VERY WORN.. (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush same as above.. (5.3.2 (c))

Note; bonnet release handle broken or disconnected from cable ??

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminated.... (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 128,798 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test extra seats not in use .... ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminated.... (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 121,709 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 114,765 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 107,564 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 101,733 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 90,976 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Oct 2014 90,970 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Oct 2013 44,072 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 44,072 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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LT62 RUU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 LT62 RUU, 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 LT62 RUU registered?

LT62 RUU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 October 2012.

Is LT62 RUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT62 RUU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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