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SB61 ZLV

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

126,290 mi
Last recorded126,290 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB61 ZLV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 126,290 miles

CHIP IN SCREEN

N/S/R BRAKE BACKING PLATE CORRODED

Pass 25 Mar 2025 124,242 miles

Nearside Front steering arm slight play

rear brake discs corroded

rear chassis corroding

Pass 20 Aug 2024 123,994 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

multiple points of surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 31 Jul 2023 122,152 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Jul 2023 122,136 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 114,494 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2022 114,494 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 113,613 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2x arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 98,870 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 87,725 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 74,072 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 2 Aug 2017 74,072 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 57,604 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 57,604 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 43,921 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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SB61 ZLV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 SB61 ZLV, 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 SB61 ZLV registered?

SB61 ZLV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 February 2012.

Is SB61 ZLV safe to buy?

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