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LG12 PYS

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests32 (24 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

370,000 mi
Last recorded370,000 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

24 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 370,000 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened slight plat aswell (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear slightly low effort

Pass 27 May 2025 263,426 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 260,773 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 256,821 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 255,509 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 250,740 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 240,806 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 235,773 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 233,467 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 230,753 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 217,242 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 204,301 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 204,301 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 191,788 miles

Both rear bump stops starting to break up

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Top bush has slightly excess movement (5.3.2 (b))

Slight knocking when turning steering lock to lock

Fail 28 Aug 2018 191,771 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Both rear bump stops starting to break up

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Top bush has slightly excess movement (5.3.2 (b))

Slight knocking when turning steering lock to lock

Pass 19 Feb 2018 177,440 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 177,440 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2017 165,179 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2017 165,179 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 150,687 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Feb 2017 150,687 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 137,648 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 137,648 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint bush split (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 124,850 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Feb 2016 124,850 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 111,553 miles

offside front wheel is slightly buckled

Pass 13 Feb 2015 97,046 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 Aug 2014 82,612 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 82,612 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 66,633 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 51,806 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel steering connection has slight play (2.2.B.1i)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 33,450 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 PYS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PYS, 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 PYS registered?

LG12 PYS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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