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LG12 PXX

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests35 (23 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate65.7%

Mileage

294,256 mi
Last recorded294,256 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

23 pass 12 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 294,256 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 May 2025 294,256 miles

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine STEAM CLEAN ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2025 293,220 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Upper Coil spring modified so the suspension is inoperative SPRING RUBBER SEATS (5.3.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2024 283,977 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2024 283,949 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 269,478 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 255,386 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2023 255,385 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 246,846 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 230,197 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2022 229,638 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 221,560 miles

Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 31 May 2021 212,336 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 May 2021 212,336 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 207,796 miles

Nearside 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 4 Nov 2019 199,025 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2019 199,025 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 188,264 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 176,505 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 164,545 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 164,545 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Aug 2017 155,736 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 155,736 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 145,534 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 145,534 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 132,879 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2016 132,879 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 119,621 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 119,621 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 106,150 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 89,785 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 77,412 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 60,788 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 46,894 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 26,869 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 PXX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.7%.

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 PXX, 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 PXX registered?

LG12 PXX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 March 2012.

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