CarVerify

Free Car Check

LG12 PZN

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests36 (24 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

345,738 mi
Last recorded345,738 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG12 PZN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

24 pass 12 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 345,738 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Jun 2025 319,529 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s n/s

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

Fail 26 Jun 2025 319,528 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 75% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s n/s

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 294,336 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2024 294,331 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 267,810 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 240,433 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2022 240,433 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 207,624 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2020 191,262 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2020 191,262 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 190,992 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 190,610 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 190,610 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 20 Mar 2020 190,599 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2019 182,203 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 182,106 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 171,995 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2019 171,995 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 162,527 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 162,527 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2018 152,971 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 150,849 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 141,711 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 141,711 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 135,562 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 126,307 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 111,277 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 103,211 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn from the outer shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

under tray +engine cover fitted obscure some components

Fail 7 Nov 2015 103,211 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn from the outer shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

under tray +engine cover fitted obscure some components

Pass 28 Mar 2015 86,445 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine oil low

Pass 21 Nov 2014 78,778 miles

Emission tested was too clean

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 58,212 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Mar 2014 58,212 miles

Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 50,500 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 30,059 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
Full Mercedes-benz Vito reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LG12 PZN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 PZN, 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 PZN?

You can check the full history of LG12 PZN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LG12 PZN registered?

LG12 PZN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is LG12 PZN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG12 PZN shows 36 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LG12 PZN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LG12 PZN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.