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LD12 ZRO

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests32 (25 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate78.1%

Mileage

377,898 mi
Last recorded377,898 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

25 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 377,898 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2026 377,653 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2026 377,518 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play marked (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2026 362,214 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2026 362,200 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2025 349,251 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2025 349,089 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 5.17 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 333,964 miles

Power steering noisy

Pass 2 Aug 2024 319,541 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 303,657 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff input seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 287,707 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2023 287,610 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 1 Feb 2023 281,269 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 268,463 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 257,293 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 257,271 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 231,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 216,344 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 204,158 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 196,562 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear wheel steering ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Feb 2019 196,545 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear wheel steering ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 180,765 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 164,829 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 143,512 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 121,232 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 82,530 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 82,462 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 81,167 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 67,305 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 52,720 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 39,177 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 25,097 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 ZRO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.1%.

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 ZRO, 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 ZRO registered?

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

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