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SB61 LYJ

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

123,826 mi
Last recorded123,826 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB61 LYJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 123,826 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Both rear inner sills showing signs of rust around jacking points

Parking brake performance on minimum requirement

Fail 11 Feb 2026 123,826 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Both rear inner sills showing signs of rust around jacking points

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 115,127 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Into brake hose around chassis leg (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Into brake hose around chassis leg (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 103,680 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Feb 2024 103,680 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 95,522 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 88,147 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 81,739 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

under body corroeding

Pass 6 Feb 2020 74,565 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear light cluster cracked

Pass 8 Jan 2019 67,793 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 61,939 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 56,215 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 48,199 miles

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on outer edge

Pass 8 Jan 2015 40,390 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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SB61 LYJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SB61 LYJ, 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 SB61 LYJ registered?

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

Is SB61 LYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB61 LYJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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