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LG12 PYU

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

356,694 mi
Last recorded356,694 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 356,694 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2026 351,870 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2026 348,467 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 31 Mar 2026 348,027 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Oct 2025 340,944 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 320,370 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2025 320,370 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 296,860 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 278,305 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 278,305 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 266,788 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2023 266,788 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 257,469 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 245,692 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 245,692 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 235,105 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 225,278 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 203,837 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 198,383 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 184,078 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 160,860 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Mar 2017 160,860 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 148,748 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

wiper blades worn

Pass 24 Feb 2016 135,640 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 109,353 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 82,605 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 82,605 miles

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

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 PYU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 PYU, 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 PYU registered?

LG12 PYU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 March 2012.

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