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LG62 VGJ

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2024
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

384,759 mi
Last recorded384,759 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2023
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2023 384,759 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 371,762 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 351,085 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 334,259 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 316,527 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2020 300,330 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2020 298,223 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 1 Aug 2020 298,223 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 276,451 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread wearing thin.

Pass 4 Apr 2019 256,506 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2019 255,331 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Park brake braking effort is low

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 233,443 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 233,442 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone rubber bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wish bone rubber bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 219,885 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 219,658 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 200,845 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 200,844 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 186,154 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 163,676 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 17 Aug 2016 163,676 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 149,231 miles

Nearside Rear lower reading recorded on handbrake

Offside Front tyre outer wall has cut

Pass 17 Aug 2015 133,210 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 101,617 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 99,382 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 82,081 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 58,102 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/r tyre worn on outside edge

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 VGJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VGJ, 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 VGJ registered?

LG62 VGJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 13 September 2012.

Is LG62 VGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG62 VGJ shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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