CarVerify

Free Car Check

LG62 VFN

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 1998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

282,074 mi
Last recorded282,074 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
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

RegistrationLG62 VFN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 282,074 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2025 282,038 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2025 281,404 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2024 268,582 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/65/16,,3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2022 248,909 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 226,609 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 209,501 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 195,426 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 185,103 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 170,493 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 167,803 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 145,633 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 145,633 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 134,013 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 121,755 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 109,518 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear diff mount bushes slightly worn

Pass 1 Sep 2015 92,536 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 92,536 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 78,014 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 62,961 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 46,910 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Sep 2013 30,921 miles

Oil leak

rear centre seat belt buckle cover adrift

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

LG62 VFN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 LG62 VFN, 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 LG62 VFN?

You can check the full history of LG62 VFN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LG62 VFN registered?

LG62 VFN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 September 2012.

Is LG62 VFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG62 VFN shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LG62 VFN 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 LG62 VFN. 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.