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LG62 VGZ

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

342,490 mi
Last recorded342,490 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2022
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2022 342,490 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 295,407 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 294,715 miles

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

Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2020 294,715 miles

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

Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 275,902 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 275,901 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear steering ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear steering ball join (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 267,197 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 267,197 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 264,623 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 242,907 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 220,303 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 201,369 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 201,369 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both sides (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 178,384 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 144,291 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 131,431 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 110,531 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 110,531 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 87,193 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 65,831 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 43,720 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 VGZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 VGZ, 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 VGZ registered?

LG62 VGZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 September 2012.

Is LG62 VGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG62 VGZ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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