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DG12 ZDY

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

153,256 mi
Last recorded153,256 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 ZDY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 153,256 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 153,124 miles

Both rear shockers slightly corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2023 152,575 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2023 152,573 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 151,853 miles

Nearside Front Front bush starting to crack/perish

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

Offside Front Front bush starting to crack/perish

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

Rear Diff mounting bush's starting to crack/perish

Rear Slight oil leak around rear diff

Pass 11 Nov 2021 150,948 miles

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

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

Rear diff mounting bushes excess movement in bushes

Fail 8 Nov 2021 150,947 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Rear diff mounting bushes excess movement in bushes

Pass 27 Oct 2020 150,162 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 149,814 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 137,827 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 128,199 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 128,194 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 112,830 miles

Offside Front play in steering rack tie arm

Fail 21 Aug 2017 112,776 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 98,905 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 98,905 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 85,084 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 85,084 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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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DG12 ZDY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DG12 ZDY, 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 DG12 ZDY registered?

DG12 ZDY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 May 2012.

Is DG12 ZDY safe to buy?

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