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VN12 ZYM

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,867 mi
Last recorded86,867 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 ZYM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 86,867 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 84,681 miles

Front Fuel pipe chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 80,929 miles

Nearside Front Fuel hose chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Fail 9 May 2024 80,928 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Fuel hose chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 78,252 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 May 2023 78,252 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords main tread/marked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2022 74,123 miles
Pass 8 May 2021 68,305 miles
Pass 1 May 2020 62,566 miles
Fail 1 May 2020 62,566 miles

Nearside Outer Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door mirror damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 59,433 miles

Upper engine cover fitted

Pass 6 May 2018 50,599 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 44,996 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 38,121 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 32,627 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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VN12 ZYM is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VN12 ZYM, 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 VN12 ZYM registered?

VN12 ZYM is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is VN12 ZYM safe to buy?

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