2012 Mercedes-Benz Vito 2.1L Diesel · LD62 SWU
2012 Mercedes-Benz Vito (2.1L, diesel). First registered 27 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 285,934 miles. MOT valid until 12 Oct 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ VITO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 285,934 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
LD62 SWU Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 17/09/2026
- 285,934 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LD62 SWU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Mercedes-Benz Vito (LD62 SWU) between September 2014 and September 2026.
The record contains 24 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
LD62 SWU Mileage History
- 17/09/201442,431 mi
- 09/03/201547,758 mi+5,327 mi
- 21/09/201558,753 mi+10,995 mi
- 05/09/201668,335 mi+9,582 mi
- 19/09/201668,410 mi+75 mi
- 14/03/201781,761 mi+13,351 mi
- 06/09/201796,255 mi+14,494 mi
- 05/03/2018118,055 mi+21,800 mi
- 20/09/2018138,384 mi+20,329 mi
- 01/11/2018140,409 mi+2,025 mi
- 09/07/2019149,340 mi+8,931 mi
- 28/10/2019154,541 mi+5,201 mi
- 24/07/2020159,423 mi+4,882 mi
- 14/10/2020159,897 mi+474 mi
- 07/04/2021165,989 mi+6,092 mi
- 28/10/2021178,744 mi+12,755 mi
- 31/05/2022193,063 mi+14,319 mi
- 26/10/2022203,668 mi+10,605 mi
- 05/05/2023215,847 mi+12,179 mi
- 20/09/2023224,668 mi+8,821 mi
- 18/04/2024239,659 mi+14,991 mi
- 14/10/2024248,032 mi+8,373 mi
- 13/10/2025266,897 mi+18,865 mi
- 16/09/2026285,918 mi+19,021 mi
- 17/09/2026285,934 mi+16 mi
Average of roughly 20,292 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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