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SG62 GHD

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

256,927 mi
Last recorded256,927 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG62 GHD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2026 256,927 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2026 254,372 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Diff bush slightly worn

Pass 1 Oct 2025 250,843 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output internal condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear all 6 rear seat belts slow to retract

Fail 1 Oct 2025 250,838 miles

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

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output internal condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear all 6 rear seat belts slow to retract

Pass 6 May 2025 247,676 miles
Fail 2 May 2025 247,573 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 241,619 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2024 241,564 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 237,861 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 227,456 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 222,625 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 208,331 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 200,796 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 187,099 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 177,567 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 173,238 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 165,746 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2019 165,746 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 162,856 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage(s) ball joint has slight play

Front Lower Suspension arm(s) pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 4 Jul 2018 149,348 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 111,634 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 111,634 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 109,361 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 109,361 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tread (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2015 87,968 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 87,968 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread area (4.1.D.1b)

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 GHD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 GHD, 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 SG62 GHD registered?

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

Is SG62 GHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG62 GHD shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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