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LG62 VGA

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests35 (23 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate65.7%

Mileage

384,375 mi
Last recorded384,375 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG62 VGA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

23 pass 12 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 384,375 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2025 372,702 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2025 372,426 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 356,034 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2025 355,869 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 345,180 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Park brake works bit little effort

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

Fail 30 Oct 2024 345,088 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Park brake works bit little effort

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 328,641 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 328,528 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack joint

Pass 20 Oct 2023 314,135 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2023 314,035 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 298,192 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) arm ()

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

Fail 13 Apr 2023 298,184 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) arm ()

Pass 11 Oct 2022 284,338 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 265,437 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 233,879 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2021 233,839 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2020 210,547 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2020 210,525 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 210,152 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 193,790 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 193,790 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 189,647 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 167,563 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 144,140 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 144,137 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 122,407 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 98,948 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 76,910 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 76,908 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 63,863 miles

Rear differential mounting bushes are cracking

Pass 10 Sep 2014 52,366 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 38,467 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Sep 2013 25,573 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 VGA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.7%.

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 VGA, 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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LG62 VGA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 17 September 2012.

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