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LG12 PYL

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

286,274 mi
Last recorded286,274 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG12 PYL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 286,274 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2025 285,685 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 285,057 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2024 285,057 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 273,207 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2023 273,137 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both side (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 261,828 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 247,868 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 234,214 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 207,875 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel steering ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 207,875 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel steering ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering arm deformed (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel steering ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 183,340 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 164,741 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 164,741 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 139,534 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2018 139,534 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Jul 2017 119,404 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 107,661 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 94,460 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 94,460 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 83,559 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 70,128 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 59,568 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 47,754 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 36,276 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 23,679 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 PYL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 PYL, 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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LG12 PYL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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The MOT history for LG12 PYL shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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