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SH62 XBU

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests29 (24 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate82.8%

Mileage

322,455 mi
Last recorded322,455 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

24 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 322,455 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2025 314,020 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2025 308,610 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 300,992 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2024 300,230 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 May 2024 295,324 miles
Fail 20 May 2024 294,961 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 283,680 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2023 283,665 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 273,386 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 264,050 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 252,100 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 238,850 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 225,068 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 215,394 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 210,354 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 205,959 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Dec 2019 205,959 miles

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

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 195,003 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 185,031 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 184,846 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 174,720 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 162,864 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 135,610 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 103,783 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 70,479 miles

brake discs worn

Pass 20 Nov 2013 34,082 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 21,416 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 291 miles

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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 XBU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.8%.

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 SH62 XBU, 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 XBU registered?

SH62 XBU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 December 2012.

Is SH62 XBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH62 XBU shows 29 tests with a 82.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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