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BJ12 NZH

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

210,524 mi
Last recorded210,524 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 NZH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 210,524 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective BACK BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 203,663 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2024 185,607 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2023 180,844 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 176,178 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A. And in Zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2022 176,178 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A. And in Zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 170,593 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A and B (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2021 169,985 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A. (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear wiper blade split.

Pass 27 Jan 2020 164,540 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 26 Jan 2019 157,404 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 29 Jan 2018 151,466 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

o/s/r brake pads worn close to legal limit

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 10 Jan 2017 145,203 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 125,312 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 125,312 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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BJ12 NZH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BJ12 NZH, 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

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What year was BJ12 NZH registered?

BJ12 NZH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 8 August 2012.

Is BJ12 NZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ12 NZH shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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