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SH62 XBY

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

447,692 mi
Last recorded447,692 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 447,692 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2026 447,692 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Apr 2018 185,996 miles

Engine Covers / under-trays Fitted

Fail 7 Apr 2018 185,996 miles

Engine Covers / under-trays Fitted

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 181,150 miles

Nearside Rear anti-roll bar link worn

brake pad warning light on

emission too clean for reading

under tray fitted

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Jan 2017 181,150 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

brake pad warning light on

emission too clean for reading

under tray fitted

Nearside Rear anti-roll bar link worn

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Sep 2016 168,422 miles

Centre 1 off propeller shaft rotoflex coupling bolts missing

Fail 29 Sep 2016 168,422 miles

Centre 1 off propeller shaft rotoflex coupling bolts missing

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 May 2016 151,780 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer wall slight damage

brake pedal rubber worn

emission too clean for reading

under tray fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2016 138,021 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 123,390 miles

Front brake discs worn

Front wiper blades worn

emission too clean for reading

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 13 May 2015 107,167 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pedal rubber worn

emission too clean for reading

front brake discs worn

Fail 6 Jan 2015 90,892 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front tyres worn on edge

Pass 6 Jan 2015 90,892 miles

front tyres worn on edge

Pass 15 Sep 2014 76,820 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emission to clean for reading

knocking steering/column

Pass 13 May 2014 60,914 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emission to clean for reading

front and rear brake discs worn

slight knock from steering

Pass 16 Jan 2014 45,297 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emission to clean for reading

front brake discs worn

Fail 14 Jan 2014 44,976 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emission to clean for reading

front brake discs worn

Pass 21 Jan 2013 782 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 XBY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 XBY, 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 XBY registered?

SH62 XBY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 December 2012.

Is SH62 XBY safe to buy?

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