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LD12 ZRK

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests30 (26 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

379,425 mi
Last recorded379,425 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

26 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 379,425 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2025 370,498 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 358,812 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 348,094 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

steering operation steering

Fail 4 Nov 2024 348,093 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

steering operation steering

Pass 1 May 2024 337,259 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2024 337,259 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2023 326,105 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 315,301 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 303,676 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 288,970 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 275,863 miles

Nearside Rear Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 267,425 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 262,092 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 247,161 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 229,246 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 212,825 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 194,923 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play both rear (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 3 Nov 2017 177,626 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin & rear (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 159,958 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 144,774 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 125,759 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 125,752 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 110,023 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 94,313 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 82,544 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 64,952 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 50,334 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 49,586 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 May 2013 32,694 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 ZRK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 ZRK, 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 ZRK registered?

LD12 ZRK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 May 2012.

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