CarVerify

Free Car Check

LG62 VFT

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2024
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

263,718 mi
Last recorded263,718 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2023
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 VFT
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

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2023 263,718 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 252,019 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 241,011 miles

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 230,038 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2022 230,038 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))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 218,540 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 209,108 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 202,415 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 199,012 miles

Clean emissions no print out

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 199,010 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Clean emissions no print out

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 189,384 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 183,842 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 171,921 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 171,886 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 159,102 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 14,704 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 147,382 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 134,515 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 134,515 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 119,640 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 105,288 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 88,972 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 73,897 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 58,759 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 43,229 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 29,448 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

LG62 VFT is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 VFT, 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 VFT?

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

What year was LG62 VFT registered?

LG62 VFT is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 September 2012.

Is LG62 VFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG62 VFT shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LG62 VFT 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 VFT. 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.