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LG62 VFY

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests34 (29 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate85.3%

Mileage

220,533 mi
Last recorded220,533 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG62 VFY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

29 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 220,533 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2026 220,523 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2025 214,045 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2025 213,898 miles

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

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

0.15 plate limit

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) close to excessive ()

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

Pass 7 Apr 2025 207,341 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2025 207,331 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2024 202,689 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 201,655 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 195,419 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 19 Sep 2023 187,480 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 178,173 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 170,924 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 170,271 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 159,386 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 151,204 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2021 146,387 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2021 146,387 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 143,324 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 142,838 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 132,241 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 132,241 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear wheel steering ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear wheel steering ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 122,267 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 113,369 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 112,305 miles

Coolant leak Engine area ()

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2018 101,148 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 90,253 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 78,176 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 71,002 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 51,475 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 34,180 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 31,648 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 25,120 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Apr 2014 17,979 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Oct 2013 11,841 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear wheel steering ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 VFY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.3%.

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 VFY, 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

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What year was LG62 VFY registered?

LG62 VFY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is LG62 VFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG62 VFY shows 34 tests with a 85.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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