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LD62 SWU

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2027
Tests25 (24 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate96%

Mileage

285,934 mi
Last recorded285,934 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

24 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 285,934 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2026 285,918 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2025 266,897 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 248,032 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 239,659 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 224,668 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 215,847 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 203,668 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 193,063 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 178,744 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 165,989 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 159,897 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 159,423 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 154,541 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 149,340 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 140,409 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 138,384 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 118,055 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 96,255 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 81,761 miles

EML light is on

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 68,410 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 68,335 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 21 Sep 2015 58,753 miles

Nearside Rear wheel steering connection has slight play (2.2.B.1i)

Offside Rear wheel steering connection has slight play (2.2.B.1i)

item removed from windscreen

upper level components covered not checked

Pass 9 Mar 2015 47,758 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2014 42,431 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 SWU 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 96%.

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 SWU, 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 SWU registered?

LD62 SWU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is LD62 SWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD62 SWU shows 25 tests with a 96% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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