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LG62 VGV

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests33 (26 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate78.8%

Mileage

248,317 mi
Last recorded248,317 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

26 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 248,317 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2025 235,933 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 223,531 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 206,468 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 190,862 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2024 190,862 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2023 163,013 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component RACK (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 160,134 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 160,119 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 153,075 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 152,977 miles

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

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 147,482 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2022 147,459 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 140,415 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 140,409 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 136,564 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 133,353 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 133,261 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 130,309 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 121,362 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 112,178 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2019 112,161 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 101,579 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 91,765 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 80,039 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 70,504 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 19 Sep 2016 58,833 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 51,308 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 39,150 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 33,986 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 29,329 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 23,081 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 16,649 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 VGV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.8%.

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 VGV, 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 VGV registered?

LG62 VGV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 September 2012.

Is LG62 VGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG62 VGV shows 33 tests with a 78.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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