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LG62 VHU

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests26 (23 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88.5%

Mileage

281,233 mi
Last recorded281,233 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

23 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 281,233 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2026 271,720 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2025 259,403 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 230,328 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 220,716 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2023 220,716 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 May 2023 213,935 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2022 205,257 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 198,110 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 188,760 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 187,692 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 187,692 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 179,239 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 179,239 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 167,892 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 158,595 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 147,979 miles

oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2017 137,390 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2017 122,359 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2016 113,073 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2016 101,130 miles

both rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 9 Dec 2015 90,249 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 89,841 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 73,367 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 57,757 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 45,590 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 VHU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.5%.

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 VHU, 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 VHU registered?

LG62 VHU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 27 September 2012.

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