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LG12 PYJ

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

198,777 mi
Last recorded198,777 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG12 PYJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 198,777 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2026 191,995 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2025 189,639 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2025 186,689 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 184,390 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 181,125 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 175,251 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 167,921 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 165,756 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 165,751 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 152,913 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 149,255 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 148,601 miles

Nearside Rear 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 11 Jul 2019 141,566 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 141,564 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2018 123,338 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 105,456 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner/outer edges

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Jul 2016 83,769 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Aug 2015 61,819 miles

wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 2 Sep 2014 51,322 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 40,273 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 31,418 miles

O/S/F TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT

Spare tyre defective

Fail 2 Sep 2013 31,418 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 21,199 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 PYJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 PYJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LG12 PYJ?

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What year was LG12 PYJ registered?

LG12 PYJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 March 2012.

Is LG12 PYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG12 PYJ shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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