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SB61 LYH

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

274,739 mi
Last recorded274,739 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB61 LYH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 274,739 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer Edges Worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jul 2026 274,739 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working LED Bulbs (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer Edges Worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2025 270,283 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Intercooler pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Central Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Under bonnet (sounds like an injector seal leaking/chuffing) (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Input seal into the differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Aug 2025 270,266 miles

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

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

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Intercooler pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Central Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Under bonnet (sounds like an injector seal leaking/chuffing) (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Input seal into the differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 264,187 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Nail in tyre both

Fail 12 Aug 2024 264,181 miles

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

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Towbar safety device not operating correctly pin locking (6.1.6 (d))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Nail in tyre both

Pass 12 Jan 2023 261,307 miles

Central Front no-plate cracked

Fail 12 Jan 2023 261,307 miles

Central Front no-plate cracked

Offside Front Upper Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Inner Exhaust silencer insecure bracket (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 254,901 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 249,289 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 244,083 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 239,032 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 239,011 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (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))

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 29 Dec 2017 233,999 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 233,694 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 227,945 miles

Nearside Rear corner bumper missing

Pass 8 Jan 2016 221,797 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 208,170 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 208,170 miles

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

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

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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SB61 LYH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SB61 LYH, 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 SB61 LYH registered?

SB61 LYH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 13 January 2012.

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