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LD62 SVU

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2027
Tests31 (26 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate83.9%

Mileage

275,748 mi
Last recorded275,748 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD62 SVU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

26 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2026 275,748 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2026 275,748 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2026 262,199 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2025 253,831 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 240,757 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 240,371 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 231,508 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 221,861 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 212,439 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2023 212,439 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 204,643 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 204,643 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/16c (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 204,498 miles

Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 203,446 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 203,210 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 203,104 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 203,103 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 192,416 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 180,961 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 170,805 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust clamp deteriorated

nearside rear parking brake needs adjustment or repair

Pass 11 Apr 2018 156,365 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 144,658 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre worn on the inner edge

Fail 24 Oct 2017 144,528 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 4 Apr 2017 128,318 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 115,713 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 100,005 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 87,471 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 72,734 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 57,560 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 43,676 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 28,944 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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LD62 SVU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.9%.

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 LD62 SVU, 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 LD62 SVU?

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What year was LD62 SVU registered?

LD62 SVU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is LD62 SVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD62 SVU shows 31 tests with a 83.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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