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SB61 RWU

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

159,829 mi
Last recorded159,829 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB61 RWU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 159,829 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2025 153,509 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 147,527 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 135,119 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 135,115 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 124,734 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 124,734 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 110,213 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 107,459 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 99,321 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 81,365 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 69,763 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 RWU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SB61 RWU, 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 SB61 RWU?

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What year was SB61 RWU registered?

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

Is SB61 RWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB61 RWU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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