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LG12 PXS

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2027
Tests31 (28 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate90.3%

Mileage

246,566 mi
Last recorded246,566 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

28 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2026 246,566 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2026 236,792 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2025 230,155 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 218,917 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 213,567 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 201,371 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 191,276 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2023 191,276 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 182,201 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 176,391 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 170,142 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Sep 2021 163,358 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 160,330 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 159,179 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 157,843 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 149,592 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 141,084 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 141,084 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 132,611 miles

Front pads getting low

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 122,050 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 112,860 miles

front brake discs lipped

Pass 27 Feb 2017 103,022 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 95,891 miles

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE WORN OUTER EDGE

Offside Rear NAIL IN TYRE

Pass 8 Mar 2016 85,621 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 77,783 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel steering connection has slight play (2.2.B.1i)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 66,252 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 56,608 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 44,957 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 35,094 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake pedal pad wearing on edge

n/s/f tyre wearing on outter edge

n/s/r tyre low on outter edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on both edges

o/s/r rear facing buckle stem cover split

Pass 20 Feb 2013 22,425 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 22,425 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 PXS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.3%.

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 PXS, 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 PXS registered?

LG12 PXS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 8 March 2012.

Is LG12 PXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG12 PXS shows 31 tests with a 90.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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