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LD12 ZNX

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2027
Tests33 (25 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate75.8%

Mileage

272,461 mi
Last recorded272,461 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD12 ZNX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

25 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2026 272,461 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2026 272,307 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2025 253,044 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2025 243,629 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 233,309 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2024 233,297 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 224,700 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 213,442 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 202,977 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 197,081 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 183,409 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 183,264 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 171,781 miles

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2021 171,734 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 159,559 miles

Nearside Rear steering actuator excessive play

Offside Rear steering actuator excessive play

Fail 23 Sep 2020 159,521 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear steering actuator excessive play

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear steering actuator excessive play

Pass 4 Aug 2020 158,957 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear wheel steering has slight play in motor

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 158,957 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear wheel steering has slight play in motor

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 149,844 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 140,955 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 134,070 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 125,702 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 118,134 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 108,637 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 108,637 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 98,069 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 87,517 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 77,195 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 65,552 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 54,042 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 42,940 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 42,940 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 20,921 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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LD12 ZNX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.8%.

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 LD12 ZNX, 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 LD12 ZNX registered?

LD12 ZNX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 April 2012.

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The MOT history for LD12 ZNX shows 33 tests with a 75.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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