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LG12 PXW

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2024
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

174,831 mi
Last recorded174,831 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2023
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG12 PXW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2023 174,831 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 174,831 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 170,765 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 166,753 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 162,167 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 158,148 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 155,866 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 155,866 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 155,522 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 148,758 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2019 148,758 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 137,900 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 137,887 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 129,308 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 118,523 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 112,023 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 99,135 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 89,771 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 79,769 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2016 79,769 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 70,850 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 58,795 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2014 44,367 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 44,367 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 43,302 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

play in nearside and offside rear inner steering joints

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 PXW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 PXW, 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 PXW registered?

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

Is LG12 PXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG12 PXW shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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