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LG62 VGU

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests28 (23 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate82.1%

Mileage

260,987 mi
Last recorded260,987 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG62 VGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

23 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 260,987 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2026 260,987 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 12 Feb 2026 257,610 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2025 256,708 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 251,475 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 225,815 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2023 225,814 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 211,050 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 187,221 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 175,677 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Front rear passenger (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 8 Feb 2022 175,677 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Front rear passenger (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2021 161,229 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 150,424 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 150,424 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2019 135,153 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 124,703 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 117,796 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 111,429 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 May 2017 102,151 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 90,760 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT outer tyre wall deteriorating

Pass 11 Jun 2016 80,363 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 70,528 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 69,741 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 57,975 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 43,837 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 29,795 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 13 May 2014 29,665 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 17,588 miles

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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 VGU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.1%.

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 VGU, 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 VGU registered?

LG62 VGU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 September 2012.

Is LG62 VGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG62 VGU shows 28 tests with a 82.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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