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LG12 XCS

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,558 mi
Last recorded118,558 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG12 XCS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 118,558 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 111,236 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 108,730 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 105,559 miles

flexi brake brake hoses lightly perished

o/s/f drl/side lamp part insecure/melted housing/lamp required

Fail 28 Mar 2023 105,559 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak clamp missing/replaced (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

flexi brake brake hoses lightly perished

o/s/f drl/side lamp part insecure/melted housing/lamp required

Pass 29 Mar 2022 99,122 miles

n/s/f screenwash inop

o/s/r slight brakes binding

rear exhaust clamp corroded part insecure

tail gate and o/s/f lower bumper impact damaged

Pass 25 Mar 2021 90,491 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 84,592 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 75,156 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 26 Mar 2018 64,879 miles

brake pedal rubber edge wearing thin.

Fail 23 Mar 2018 64,842 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front brake disc's lipped wearing thin.

Front brake pads wearing uneven.

Offside Front brake pad wearing thin 3mm

Offside Front daytime running light not working.

brake pedal rubber edge wearing thin.

Pass 24 Mar 2017 55,795 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

spare wheel insecure

Fail 24 Mar 2017 55,795 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

spare wheel insecure

Pass 16 Mar 2016 45,336 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/65x16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 32,481 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 XCS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 XCS, 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 XCS registered?

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

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