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SM62 GFX

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

199,754 mi
Last recorded199,754 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM62 GFX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 199,754 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 194,256 miles

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

diff bush

Pass 12 Jan 2024 190,000 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 186,839 miles

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

Offside Front RACK ARM HAS SLIGHT PLAY

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 181,590 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 166,279 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 159,573 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 159,573 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front DRL inop.

Pass 1 Aug 2018 136,341 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil sweat at diff pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 115,451 miles

Offside Rear Tyre scrubbing on inner shoulder

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 92,127 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front wheel arch liner incomplete

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack pinion (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 Aug 2016 92,126 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front wheel arch liner incomplete

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack pinion (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 73,657 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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SM62 GFX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SM62 GFX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SM62 GFX?

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What year was SM62 GFX registered?

SM62 GFX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 December 2012.

Is SM62 GFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM62 GFX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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