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LD12 ZPG

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2025
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

272,262 mi
Last recorded272,262 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD12 ZPG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2024 272,262 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 242,882 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 219,428 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 204,905 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 9 Dec 2021 204,878 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 198,641 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 198,022 miles

Central Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

Rear Rear differential mount bushes deteriorated

Pass 30 Jan 2020 193,547 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 193,540 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2020 193,540 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 191,913 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2019 191,910 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 183,015 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 171,379 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 171,342 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 171,076 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 150,091 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 142,121 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip rubber slightly worn

Nearside Rear Differential rubber bush deteriorated

Offside Rear Differential rubber bush deteriorated

Oil leak ()

Rear Oil leak Differential ()

Pass 30 Jun 2016 119,415 miles

Anti-slip slightly worn.

Both Rear Differential rubber bushes deteriorated.

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Lower (2.4.G.2)

Oil Leak.

Fail 30 Jun 2016 119,415 miles

Anti-slip slightly worn.

Both Rear Differential rubber bushes deteriorated.

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Lower (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil Leak.

Pass 20 Jan 2016 106,505 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 106,505 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 29 May 2015 82,988 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2015 82,988 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 56,079 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2014 56,079 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 40,342 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

]anti-slip provision slightly worn

Pass 24 Apr 2013 16,579 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 ZPG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZPG, 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 ZPG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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