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SH62 BYM

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,004 mi
Last recorded78,004 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH62 BYM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 78,004 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2025 78,001 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 60,789 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2024 47,225 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 44,073 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 44,073 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested Headlamp dipped beam inoperative on O/S/F (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 30,042 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 25,734 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 25,238 miles
Fail 6 May 2020 25,238 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2019 23,870 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 21,860 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 19,426 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 15,136 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 15,136 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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SH62 BYM is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SH62 BYM, 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 SH62 BYM registered?

SH62 BYM is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 October 2012.

Is SH62 BYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH62 BYM shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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