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LG62 VFZ

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

264,292 mi
Last recorded264,292 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG62 VFZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2026 264,292 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2026 260,195 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2025 255,004 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 249,855 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 237,223 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 217,086 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 197,539 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2023 197,534 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 179,225 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 179,225 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 158,915 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 128,299 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2022 128,273 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 111,442 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2021 110,556 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 106,067 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 99,552 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 84,818 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 75,622 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 73,861 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 60,750 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 44,832 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel steering connection has slight play (2.2.B.1i)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 35,464 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 17,632 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 VFZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VFZ, 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 VFZ registered?

LG62 VFZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 September 2012.

Is LG62 VFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG62 VFZ shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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