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LG62 VFW

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2024
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

258,331 mi
Last recorded258,331 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2023
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG62 VFW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2023 258,331 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 257,080 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2023 248,547 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 239,923 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 239,860 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 230,048 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2022 230,039 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn most forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 219,972 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Below 2mm WORN outer and scrubbing through tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Jul 2021 219,972 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Below 2mm WORN outer and scrubbing through tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 206,722 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 193,630 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 186,655 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 186,406 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 168,941 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 153,493 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 153,359 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 137,721 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 122,289 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 106,588 miles

under trays fitted unable to access all testable items

Pass 24 Jan 2017 87,287 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 87,287 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2016 70,915 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 54,094 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 51,218 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 51,218 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 35,183 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 26,360 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 16,133 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 VFW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 LG62 VFW, 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 VFW registered?

LG62 VFW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 September 2012.

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