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LD62 SWV

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests32 (26 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

203,259 mi
Last recorded203,259 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

26 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 203,259 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2025 191,742 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Jun 2025 182,395 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 172,284 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 167,314 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 162,638 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 159,247 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2023 159,247 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 154,926 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 150,667 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 144,946 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 139,862 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 133,400 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 129,041 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 120,347 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 110,525 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 110,523 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 100,494 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 91,181 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 81,869 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 73,336 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 65,058 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 57,749 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 57,679 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort No effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 29 Mar 2016 57,276 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort No effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 51,461 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 45,530 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 45,431 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 37,178 miles

Nearside front tyre close to limit & wear on outer tread.

Fail 30 Sep 2014 37,046 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre close to limit & wear on outer tread.

Pass 8 Apr 2014 30,354 miles

Both rear tyres on 3mm. Limit=1.6mm.

Pass 25 Sep 2013 22,937 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 SWV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SWV, 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 SWV registered?

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

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