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LD12 ZPV

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

301,525 mi
Last recorded301,525 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD12 ZPV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 301,525 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Sep 2026 301,518 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush o/s n/s (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Sep 2025 293,237 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns/os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns/os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Sep 2024 273,506 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2024 273,476 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour o/s n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s n/s split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator o/s n/s (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 250,345 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Sep 2022 222,323 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 191,747 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 191,745 miles

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

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 174,339 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2020 174,336 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 174,176 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 171,401 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2020 171,401 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 160,497 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 154,168 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 145,221 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 135,147 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 125,427 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 115,550 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 104,770 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 93,420 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 91,861 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2015 91,861 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 59,018 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 28,717 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 ZPV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ZPV, 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 LD12 ZPV registered?

LD12 ZPV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is LD12 ZPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD12 ZPV shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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