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SB61 RVU

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

367,447 mi
Last recorded367,447 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB61 RVU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 367,447 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front 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 26 Sep 2023 339,036 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2023 337,553 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 313,911 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 312,943 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured All bulbs showing white slightly (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake flexible hose unsecure

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 280,747 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 260,979 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 260,387 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.31 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 242,123 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2019 214,005 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2018 210,997 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 210,831 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 189,973 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 162,812 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 129,030 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 96,806 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 60,984 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 22,428 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 RVU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 RVU, 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 RVU registered?

SB61 RVU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 February 2012.

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