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LG62 VFS

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

353,691 mi
Last recorded353,691 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG62 VFS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 353,691 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside & offside ()

Pass 16 Sep 2025 347,410 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2025 347,277 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn As marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 330,930 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 319,614 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Apr 2024 319,560 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Mar 2024 319,279 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 314,202 miles

Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 277,307 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 277,307 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2021 276,135 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 259,556 miles

Nearside Front Tyre edges perished

Fail 18 Sep 2020 259,556 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre edges perished

Pass 23 Sep 2019 230,747 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 210,553 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 187,499 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 165,720 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 139,493 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 129,903 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 111,195 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Sep 2016 111,195 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Apr 2016 100,438 miles

Centre Front Oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2015 85,048 miles

Tested with 6 passenger seats

Pass 14 May 2015 75,875 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 56,786 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 48,478 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 28,797 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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LG62 VFS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 VFS, 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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What year was LG62 VFS registered?

LG62 VFS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 September 2012.

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The MOT history for LG62 VFS shows 27 tests with a 81.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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