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LT12 TZA

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

110,311 mi
Last recorded110,311 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT12 TZA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 110,311 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 105,412 miles

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both Nearside & Offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 95,960 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 89,253 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged n/s front outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

o/s head light aim on lower limits

Fail 2 Nov 2022 89,252 miles

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s front split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged n/s front outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

o/s head light aim on lower limits

Pass 4 Nov 2021 83,374 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 82,666 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 82,191 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 81,119 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 81,113 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2018 72,976 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 58,380 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Jun 2017 58,380 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 48,932 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 40,042 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 38,599 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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LT12 TZA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LT12 TZA, 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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LT12 TZA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 26 April 2012.

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