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LG62 VGC

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

269,871 mi
Last recorded269,871 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 269,871 miles

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

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 261,776 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 248,658 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 237,625 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 228,787 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 216,757 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 208,570 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 208,570 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 197,800 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 192,679 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 188,975 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 182,976 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 173,393 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 164,353 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 154,450 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 144,576 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 144,576 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2017 133,705 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 125,547 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 115,130 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 103,240 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 91,254 miles

Offside Rear steering linkage has slight play

Pass 3 Mar 2015 75,646 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 63,020 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

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 VGC 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 91.7%.

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 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 VGC, 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 VGC registered?

LG62 VGC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 September 2012.

Is LG62 VGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG62 VGC shows 24 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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