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LG12 PYW

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests28 (24 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

382,784 mi
Last recorded382,784 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG12 PYW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

24 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 382,784 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Mar 2026 367,299 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2025 348,692 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 330,130 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 308,885 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 291,579 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2024 291,573 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 291,277 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 289,121 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 283,763 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 6 May 2022 283,763 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 277,635 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 277,635 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2019 252,979 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 232,353 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 215,075 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 189,185 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2017 168,995 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 146,845 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 125,759 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 104,024 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 83,485 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 60,852 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 51,773 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 42,183 miles

Both rear diff mounting have slight play in the bushes.

Fail 30 Aug 2013 31,140 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 31,140 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 19,011 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 PYW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PYW, 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 PYW registered?

LG12 PYW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 13 March 2012.

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