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SG62 GFV

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

162,247 mi
Last recorded162,247 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG62 GFV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 162,247 miles

Front suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 8 May 2025 161,899 miles

All front suspension components corroded

All rear suspension components corroded

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

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 wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Oct 2024 161,895 miles

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

All front suspension components corroded

All rear suspension components corroded

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 161,610 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2023 161,609 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 160,181 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 160,180 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 155,565 miles

Rear reversing lights work intermittantly

Pass 20 Oct 2020 149,968 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 149,968 miles

Exhaust system insecure two metal brackets broken and not suporting exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both fronts showing cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear tyres below legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2019 132,912 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 132,248 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 132,227 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 120,432 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 95,183 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 95,183 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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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SG62 GFV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SG62 GFV, 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 SG62 GFV registered?

SG62 GFV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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