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SG62 GGA

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2025
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

248,615 mi
Last recorded248,615 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG62 GGA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2024 248,615 miles

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2023 229,946 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 213,192 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Tie rod end play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2022 212,941 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edges, perishing and nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edges and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Tie rod end play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edges and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edges and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Apr 2022 185,698 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 174,355 miles

Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front bushes strong advisory (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 174,355 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front bushes strong advisory (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 160,281 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2021 160,281 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 151,360 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 150,500 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2020 150,495 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 127,741 miles

Both front lower wishbones have slightly cracked bush

Nearside DTRL not working

Oil leak

Fail 1 Oct 2019 127,525 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both front lower wishbones have slightly cracked bush

Nearside DTRL not working

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2019 107,177 miles

Front brake discs are worn and lipped

Oil leak but not excessive

Pass 16 Oct 2018 93,187 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 91,212 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 76,133 miles

EM light on

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Mar 2018 75,936 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

EM light on

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Sep 2017 65,125 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Apr 2017 54,162 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 49,740 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 49,404 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 45,392 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 39,854 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 25,916 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 21,556 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 10,166 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake anti slip slightly split

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 GGA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SG62 GGA, 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 GGA registered?

SG62 GGA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 November 2012.

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