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SL62 CAU

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

158,535 mi
Last recorded158,535 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL62 CAU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 158,535 miles

Exhaust mounting defective 2x mountings defective. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all jacking points. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive integral chassis leg. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front o/s/f wing corroded through.

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2026 158,431 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near jacking point. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective 2x mountings defective. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all jacking points. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive integral chassis leg. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front o/s/f wing corroded through.

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 148,603 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Dec 2024 148,602 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

All jacking point areas corroded

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively noisy when rotated from handbrake shoe area (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower wing rusted

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension mounting areas both sides various areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 143,748 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner cill corroded o/s/f (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes bubbling under coating near flexi brake pipe brackets. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on chassis over rear springs. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 141,494 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 138,198 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2022 138,196 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 134,524 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 21 Dec 2020 134,524 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Jan 2020 129,224 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2019 128,734 miles

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

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 113,540 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 102,498 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 91,799 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 80,860 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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SL62 CAU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 SL62 CAU, 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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SL62 CAU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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