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LG12 PXY

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

346,096 mi
Last recorded346,096 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG12 PXY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2026 346,096 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2026 333,861 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2025 326,507 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 314,177 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 306,178 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 295,687 miles

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 25 Sep 2023 283,126 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 267,827 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 244,492 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All four (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 225,703 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Mar 2020 222,632 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 12 Mar 2020 222,569 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2019 205,387 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 196,195 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 187,787 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 179,268 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 155,293 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 144,295 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 119,503 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 88,079 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 59,132 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

emissions to low to record on testing machine so no print out produced

Pass 14 Mar 2014 59,132 miles

emissions to low to record on testing machine so no print out produced

Pass 8 Feb 2014 55,837 miles

low emittor on emission

Pass 15 Mar 2013 30,970 miles

exhaust emisions to low for reading on recorder low emitter

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 PXY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 PXY, 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 PXY registered?

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

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