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HV12 ZSP

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2098cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

77,984 mi
Last recorded77,984 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV12 ZSP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,098cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 77,984 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 69,435 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 64,360 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 58,516 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes slightly poor (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyre low at approx 3mm / also all tyres bald on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2022 52,733 miles

Front Both front tyres worn on edges

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 May 2022 52,733 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Both front tyres worn on edges

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 48,439 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 44,823 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 37,116 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 37,116 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2017 31,914 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 26,867 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 19,702 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge

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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HV12 ZSP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,098cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 HV12 ZSP, 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 HV12 ZSP registered?

HV12 ZSP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 May 2012.

Is HV12 ZSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV12 ZSP shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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