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LD12 OTZ

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2024
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

266,677 mi
Last recorded266,677 miles
Recorded on4 May 2023
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD12 OTZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 May 2023 266,677 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 254,584 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2022 242,522 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 228,605 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2021 228,605 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 218,690 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 214,245 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2020 214,241 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 197,668 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 197,668 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 182,497 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 182,495 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Oct 2018 169,085 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 153,378 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2018 153,378 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 118,554 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 118,554 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 117,090 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Mar 2017 117,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Nov 2016 103,200 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 74,902 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 66,424 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 55,047 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 45,283 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 37,180 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 26,956 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 17,931 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 17,931 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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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LD12 OTZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LD12 OTZ, 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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LD12 OTZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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