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DG12 ZPZ

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

298,406 mi
Last recorded298,406 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 ZPZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2026 298,406 miles

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front head light loose but not affecting beam pattern

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

bonnet release cable broke / modified

Pass 25 Sep 2026 298,191 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2025 296,966 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 288,370 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel lower column uj (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 281,978 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 274,183 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL TYRES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 265,397 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 259,727 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger corroded (6.1.2 (a))

steering rack has play

Pass 10 Oct 2022 256,839 miles

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

slight play in steering rack main shaft

slight play in steering rack pinion

Pass 14 Apr 2022 248,538 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 237,490 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 226,408 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

both front brake discs very well worn

Pass 8 Oct 2020 221,379 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 220,393 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 214,759 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 199,902 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2019 199,902 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 183,885 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2019 183,885 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 167,576 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 154,720 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 120,512 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 89,283 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 58,781 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 32,342 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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DG12 ZPZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 DG12 ZPZ, 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 ZPZ registered?

DG12 ZPZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 March 2012.

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