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LD62 SVY

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2025
Tests34 (22 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

324,298 mi
Last recorded324,298 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD62 SVY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

22 pass 12 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2024 324,298 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2024 324,298 miles

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 315,783 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Small cut in side wall not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 308,427 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2023 308,427 miles

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 294,859 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 294,859 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 281,804 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2022 281,804 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 269,634 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 260,471 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 255,346 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 255,346 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 236,325 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 236,325 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 236,214 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 236,214 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 224,102 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 224,102 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 206,165 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 206,165 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 188,566 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 176,728 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 158,923 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 140,665 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 140,665 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 123,529 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 123,529 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 102,396 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing low on inner and outter edge shoulder

Fail 30 Sep 2015 102,396 miles

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

o/s/r tyre wearing low on inner and outter edge shoulder

Pass 7 Apr 2015 84,176 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 63,432 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 47,555 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 34,335 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 SVY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LD62 SVY, 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 LD62 SVY registered?

LD62 SVY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is LD62 SVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD62 SVY shows 34 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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