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LG12 XCM

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

16,706 mi
Last recorded16,706 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG12 XCM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 16,706 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/65/16c (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Sep 2026 16,706 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/65/16c (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 14,951 miles

Nearside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear surface rust (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear around the wheel arch damage

Offside Front mirror cover missing, needs attention

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 13,824 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall of tyre marked in yellow (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre inner edge of tyre

Nearside Rear Lower body damage

Fail 3 Sep 2022 13,824 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall of tyre marked in yellow (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre inner edge of tyre

Nearside Rear Lower body damage

Pass 28 Sep 2021 13,483 miles

Emission not detected

Pass 19 Sep 2020 12,068 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 11,827 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 11,827 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 10 Oct 2017 11,074 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 9,717 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 6,199 miles

Emmisions too clean to register on diesel smoke meter.

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 XCM is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XCM, 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

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What year was LG12 XCM registered?

LG12 XCM is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 March 2012.

Is LG12 XCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG12 XCM shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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