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BJ12 OAO

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

165,467 mi
Last recorded165,467 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 OAO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 165,467 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive prop shaft seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive prop shaft seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 156,303 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 145,709 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 132,915 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 121,890 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 117,265 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 117,265 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 106,814 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 100,479 miles

Backbox Exhuast clamp corroding and splitting

Fail 20 Jun 2018 100,451 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure Centre exhaust clamp split and insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Backbox Exhuast clamp corroding and splitting

Pass 27 Jun 2017 93,921 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 91,199 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 70,081 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust has minor leak of gas

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 OAO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 OAO, 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 BJ12 OAO registered?

BJ12 OAO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 June 2012.

Is BJ12 OAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ12 OAO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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