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DA62 ZYR

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

194,726 mi
Last recorded194,726 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA62 ZYR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 194,726 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2026 194,725 miles

Front Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment foot brake controlled (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam bulb missing (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear parking brake just passed with 17%

Pass 5 Aug 2025 191,988 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2025 191,988 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 186,776 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 25 Jul 2024 186,775 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush At top bush. (5.3.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive At sump plug. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective

Pass 25 Aug 2023 180,188 miles

Exhaust Blow At Front Flex Pipe

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 24 Aug 2023 180,187 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Coolant leak

Exhaust Blow At Front Flex Pipe

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 173,462 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2022 173,462 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure and rear clamps corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side reading low (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 166,044 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 166,044 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side low reading (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 159,445 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 15,944 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 152,396 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 152,396 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush missing (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low dip (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 130,915 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Oct 2018 130,912 miles

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From front - rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak

Exhaust clamp that joins centre and backbox broken, exhaust still secure.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Oct 2017 105,770 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 82,298 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 57,973 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 31,950 miles

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

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

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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DA62 ZYR is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 DA62 ZYR, 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 DA62 ZYR registered?

DA62 ZYR is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 December 2012.

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