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SH62 WVL

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

150,220 mi
Last recorded150,220 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH62 WVL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 150,220 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 150,015 miles
Pass 6 May 2024 149,763 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 149,491 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 149,061 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 145,624 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

brake pipes corroding under coating

slight exhaust blow at turbo

slight knock through steering column

Fail 1 Jun 2021 145,624 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose leaking at reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

brake pipes corroding under coating

slight exhaust blow at turbo

Pass 23 Jun 2020 135,980 miles

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

Offside Front brake has a slight bind

Offside Rear tyre tread getting low.

Fail 19 Jun 2020 135,931 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front brake has a slight bind

Offside Rear tyre tread getting low.

Rear inner disc faces corroded with age.

Pass 25 Nov 2018 111,431 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2018 111,430 miles

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

'parking brake on' warning lamp on dash

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 89,454 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/65/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/65/16 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Nov 2017 89,454 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/65/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/65/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 65,000 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both low on edges (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 46,786 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 WVL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black 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 WVL, 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 WVL registered?

SH62 WVL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 21 November 2012.

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