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LG12 PXM

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2024
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

356,457 mi
Last recorded356,457 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG12 PXM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Fail 28 Nov 2025 356,457 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 307,513 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 307,512 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Brake disc worn (1.2.1 (g))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 291,686 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 291,684 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel arch insecure

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 267,818 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 267,818 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 265,329 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 253,207 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 248,950 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 248,939 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Exhaust catalytic converter obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 230,492 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 215,633 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 215,633 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 197,887 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 197,887 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2017 180,541 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 180,541 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 167,226 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 167,226 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' x2 (8.3.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 154,670 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 134,454 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 122,302 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 124,816 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 102,928 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 85,975 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 62,557 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 39,907 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 PXM is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 LG12 PXM, 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 LG12 PXM registered?

LG12 PXM is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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