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LD62 SWO

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

245,396 mi
Last recorded245,396 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 245,396 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower stone chip on windscreen

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

Nearside registration lamp not working

Fail 7 Jul 2026 245,102 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside registration lamp not working

Pass 14 Mar 2024 210,625 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2024 210,567 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2023 202,606 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 199,908 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 187,658 miles

Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 175,310 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2022 168,073 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 161,969 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 158,502 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 147,202 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 147,202 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2019 140,235 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 133,163 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 128,734 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 123,883 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2017 120,617 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 107,743 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 103,636 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 82,709 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 56,455 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 56,455 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 1 May 2014 46,243 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 29,379 miles

n/s/r tyre cut in outter side wall

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 SWO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 SWO, 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

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What year was LD62 SWO registered?

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

Is LD62 SWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD62 SWO shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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