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LD62 SXV

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

182,268 mi
Last recorded182,268 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 182,268 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2025 182,268 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

All direction indicators incorrect colour ALL WHITE (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 173,823 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 165,034 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2024 164,820 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 149,024 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2024 149,019 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 141,684 miles

Nearside Front tyre has worn on the edges

Offside Rear tyre has worn on the edges

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/S and O/S (4.4.3 (a))

oil leak

Fail 9 Aug 2023 141,324 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front tyre has worn on the edges

Offside Rear tyre has worn on the edges

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/S and O/S (4.4.3 (a))

oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2022 123,811 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 123,261 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt wishbone ball joint is worn (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Aug 2021 104,578 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 98,305 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 96,286 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 87,875 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 78,932 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 70,307 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 59,561 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 59,561 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2017 48,780 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 48,616 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 40,860 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 40,860 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 32,577 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2016 32,001 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 28,606 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit damage to tread. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 25,923 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 23,087 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 SXV 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 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SXV, 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 SXV registered?

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

Is LD62 SXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD62 SXV shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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