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LG62 VHE

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2025
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

237,538 mi
Last recorded237,538 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2024 237,538 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2024 237,538 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 224,643 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 214,810 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Mar 2023 214,808 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

rear diff leaking

Pass 30 Aug 2022 208,816 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 203,844 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 203,844 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Offside Rear Rear wheel steering ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2021 187,854 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 187,854 miles

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

Parking light stays on.

Pass 3 Mar 2020 187,125 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2020 187,125 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 174,716 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2019 174,715 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Emissions not tested Vehicle In Limp Mode (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear wheel steering ball joint has slight play Actuator (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 157,942 miles

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

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

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

Rear Diff Slightly Leaking Oil

Pass 21 Sep 2018 148,673 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 137,545 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 127,904 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 127,904 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 112,120 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2017 112,120 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 107,912 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 80,643 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 80,278 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 69,942 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 55,873 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 41,357 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 10 Sep 2013 26,780 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 VHE 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 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VHE, 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 VHE registered?

LG62 VHE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 September 2012.

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