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DG12 ZRA

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

210,865 mi
Last recorded210,865 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 ZRA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 210,865 miles

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

oil cap missing

Pass 12 Sep 2024 199,977 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Sep 2024 199,930 miles

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

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Aug 2023 191,721 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 188,573 miles

parking brake 16%

Fail 18 Aug 2022 188,563 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 186,788 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 165,330 miles
Fail 27 May 2020 165,330 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2019 136,361 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2018 105,907 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 64,894 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 58,158 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 39,547 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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DG12 ZRA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DG12 ZRA, 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

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What year was DG12 ZRA registered?

DG12 ZRA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 April 2012.

Is DG12 ZRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG12 ZRA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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