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LD62 SWW

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests31 (26 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate83.9%

Mileage

276,600 mi
Last recorded276,600 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

26 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 276,600 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2026 276,600 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2026 265,273 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2025 252,541 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 236,004 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 226,494 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 211,728 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 197,211 miles
Fail 15 May 2023 197,211 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 182,509 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2022 168,995 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 161,495 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 152,850 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 May 2021 152,850 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 152,757 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 150,522 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 150,522 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 143,276 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 133,973 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 125,329 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 113,378 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 100,245 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 90,539 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 83,214 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 73,873 miles

Ns wing mirror cover missing

Pass 15 Oct 2015 66,851 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 58,004 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2014 51,560 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 51,560 miles

Nearside Rear Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 38,664 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 23,178 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 SWW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black 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 SWW, 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 SWW registered?

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

Is LD62 SWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD62 SWW 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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