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LG12 PYY

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

345,841 mi
Last recorded345,841 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 345,841 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2025 323,907 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Jul 2025 323,634 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside and nearside front flexy hoses insecure

Pass 14 Aug 2024 308,215 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 294,291 miles

FRONT BACK PLATES CORRODED

FRONT DISCS CORRODED

Pass 8 Jun 2023 282,636 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 271,807 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 260,761 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 248,871 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 233,770 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 220,025 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 205,686 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 183,328 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 183,324 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.1 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 166,778 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 144,067 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner bead (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 124,021 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 122,906 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 103,313 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 83,292 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 70,684 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 43,569 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 PYY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 PYY, 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 PYY?

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What year was LG12 PYY registered?

LG12 PYY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 March 2012.

Is LG12 PYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG12 PYY shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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