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LT62 RVL

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

260,737 mi
Last recorded260,737 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT62 RVL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 260,737 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2025 256,859 miles

Front Coil spring worn both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 251,580 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 248,230 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt child seats

Pass 26 Aug 2022 245,142 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear seat belts

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted in side bead of rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2022 245,142 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted from the caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear seat belts

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted in side bead of rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 239,436 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225.55.17 both worn close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 231,554 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 220,953 miles

parking brake low effort 17% pass rate 16%

Fail 5 Nov 2019 220,953 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

parking brake low effort 17% pass rate 16%

Pass 9 May 2019 195,679 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2019 195,229 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 181,515 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 160,384 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 160,093 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Nov 2017 150,563 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 150,540 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jun 2017 141,714 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 126,359 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 112,096 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 13 Jun 2016 112,096 miles

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 97,871 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 82,584 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 65,625 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 RVL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 LT62 RVL, 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 RVL registered?

LT62 RVL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 December 2012.

Is LT62 RVL safe to buy?

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