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LG62 VFX

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2025
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

418,749 mi
Last recorded418,749 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG62 VFX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2024 418,749 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 390,530 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2023 390,530 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 372,442 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 346,416 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 338,160 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 308,143 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 308,143 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))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 298,093 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 282,065 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 282,065 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 253,878 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Aug 2019 253,856 miles

Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel Both Nearside & Offside (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 215,284 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 206,552 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 180,625 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 169,578 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 152,161 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 140,020 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 1 Apr 2016 140,020 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 115,268 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2015 99,336 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 99,336 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 72,868 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 6,445 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 6,445 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 35,933 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 35,933 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 VFX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 VFX, 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 VFX registered?

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

Is LG62 VFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG62 VFX shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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