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LG12 PXF

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2024
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

202,041 mi
Last recorded202,041 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2023
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG12 PXF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2023 202,041 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 195,994 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 184,534 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 174,748 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 167,315 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 167,311 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 166,188 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 166,188 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 164,483 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 164,482 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 156,357 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2019 156,357 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 147,165 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 138,592 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 129,982 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 123,375 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres worn unevenly

Fail 5 Sep 2017 121,373 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres worn unevenly

Pass 6 Mar 2017 113,120 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Smoke test not printed , FAS not detected , vehicle runs too clean

Fail 6 Mar 2017 113,120 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 105,451 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 96,405 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 87,060 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 76,030 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 65,345 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 52,404 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Spare tyre defective

Pass 9 Sep 2013 40,080 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre beging to wear close to marker

o/s rear faing seat belt buckle stem cover cut

Pass 5 Mar 2013 26,902 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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LG12 PXF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 LG12 PXF, 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 LG12 PXF registered?

LG12 PXF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 March 2012.

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The MOT history for LG12 PXF shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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