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LD62 SYC

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests29 (23 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate79.3%

Mileage

291,118 mi
Last recorded291,118 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

23 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 291,118 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 273,333 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 255,456 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2023 255,456 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 241,059 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 241,059 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 227,153 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2022 227,153 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 217,627 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 212,088 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 209,955 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 208,156 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 208,156 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 202,521 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2020 202,521 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour all (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 195,825 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 195,825 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear hub pivot bush slightly worn

Pass 6 Aug 2019 192,931 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 174,468 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 171,800 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 151,367 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 133,849 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 121,693 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 120,464 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 105,214 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 92,155 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 77,637 miles

offside and nearside rear brake pads worn

offside front and rear tyres worn

Pass 12 Aug 2014 59,452 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 43,964 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 SYC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.3%.

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 SYC, 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 SYC?

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What year was LD62 SYC registered?

LD62 SYC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 October 2012.

Is LD62 SYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD62 SYC shows 29 tests with a 79.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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