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GD62 ALU

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

226,481 mi
Last recorded226,481 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD62 ALU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 226,481 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 218,185 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 210,912 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 202,628 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 202,628 miles

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

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 189,985 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 182,178 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 173,249 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 162,541 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 150,195 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 137,325 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 111,830 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 111,830 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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GD62 ALU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 GD62 ALU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GD62 ALU?

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What year was GD62 ALU registered?

GD62 ALU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 September 2012.

Is GD62 ALU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GD62 ALU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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