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LG12 PZH

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

329,214 mi
Last recorded329,214 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG12 PZH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 329,214 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 305,378 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 276,944 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 259,209 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 235,704 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 231,615 miles

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

Nearside Rear park brake - low effort

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both - lipped and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. service brake and park brake (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2021 231,054 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner 3/4 and several cuts (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge - very almost too excess (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both - lipped and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 209,231 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2020 209,217 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 188,195 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2019 187,779 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 165,651 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 165,651 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2018 161,086 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 126,695 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 87,841 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 78,771 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 65,157 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 49,486 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 31,046 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 PZH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PZH, 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 PZH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 26 March 2012.

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