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SH62 SYU

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

162,241 mi
Last recorded162,241 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH62 SYU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 162,241 miles

Nearside Front wing mirror damaged

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

Fail 9 Mar 2026 162,241 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front wing mirror damaged

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 160,891 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Mar 2025 160,891 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 159,333 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 156,752 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 151,663 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 143,818 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Dec 2020 143,818 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 135,897 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2019 135,897 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 127,693 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 119,602 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 112,856 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyre worn on edges

Pass 30 Oct 2015 102,196 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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SH62 SYU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 SYU, 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 SH62 SYU registered?

SH62 SYU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 November 2012.

Is SH62 SYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH62 SYU shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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