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LD62 SXJ

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests28 (25 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate89.3%

Mileage

445,651 mi
Last recorded445,651 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

25 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 445,651 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 430,411 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 414,752 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 397,606 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 381,254 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 361,163 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 339,500 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 327,294 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 305,407 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 287,105 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 270,483 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 254,427 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2020 254,427 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 234,545 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 212,992 miles

Engine has a slight oil leak

N/S/R Bump stop slightly detoriated

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

O/S/R Bump stop slightly deteriorted

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 196,620 miles

Front pads getting low

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 178,708 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 163,202 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 148,096 miles

Smoke test not printed , FAS not detected , vehicle runs too clean

Pass 23 Sep 2016 131,705 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 116,868 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 102,795 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 102,795 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 85,074 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2015 85,074 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 69,146 miles

brake pedel rubber anti slip worn on edge

Pass 25 Mar 2014 51,708 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 33,694 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing in inner edge

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 SXJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.3%.

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 SXJ, 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

How do I check the history of LD62 SXJ?

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What year was LD62 SXJ registered?

LD62 SXJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 October 2012.

Is LD62 SXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD62 SXJ shows 28 tests with a 89.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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