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SH62 XCB

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

421,907 mi
Last recorded421,907 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 421,907 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all round (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Dec 2025 421,907 miles

Offside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill bracket for step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all round (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 409,526 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2024 397,653 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2024 397,653 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 386,863 miles

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

Front tyres wearing inner and outer edges

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 371,061 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 356,389 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 329,762 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 329,511 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2021 329,511 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 306,082 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust clamp weak (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 290,905 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear tyres worn from inner edges

Fail 12 Dec 2019 290,898 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear tyres worn from inner edges

Pass 11 Dec 2018 266,278 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 233,987 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2017 233,987 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 213,595 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 213,300 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 5 Dec 2016 213,183 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 162,401 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 XCB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XCB, 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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SH62 XCB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 13 December 2012.

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