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VN12 ZZL

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

284,408 mi
Last recorded284,408 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 ZZL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 284,408 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 275,909 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2024 267,750 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 264,203 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2023 264,193 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from ABS pump as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 261,255 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 258,420 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 258,420 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 253,636 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 236,712 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 220,774 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 190,403 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 150,602 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 150,602 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour 2 (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 113,564 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 ZZL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 1,998cc 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 ZZL, 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 ZZL registered?

VN12 ZZL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 June 2012.

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