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LG62 VHC

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2025
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

286,536 mi
Last recorded286,536 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG62 VHC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2024 286,536 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 273,621 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 269,368 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2023 269,368 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 256,167 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 241,865 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2022 241,865 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 225,333 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2021 217,569 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 205,157 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 205,157 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 200,452 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 199,699 miles

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 179,441 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 163,398 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 145,679 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak on nearside of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 131,878 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshner removed prior to test ()

Nearside Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 5 Feb 2018 131,878 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshner removed prior to test ()

Nearside Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both windscreen washer bottle empty (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2017 116,517 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 100,275 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 87,886 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 75,315 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 58,151 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 46,927 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 36,171 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 VHC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VHC, 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 VHC registered?

LG62 VHC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 17 September 2012.

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