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VD05 LTD

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

236,826 mi
Last recorded236,826 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVD05 LTD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 236,826 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 224,363 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 212,500 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 198,956 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 184,587 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 170,399 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 156,742 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 142,243 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 133,829 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 116,492 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 99,804 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 99,804 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 81,567 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 81,567 miles

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

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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VD05 LTD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VD05 LTD, 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

How do I check the history of VD05 LTD?

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What year was VD05 LTD registered?

VD05 LTD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 26 January 2012.

Is VD05 LTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for VD05 LTD shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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