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BJ12 OCC

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

126,856 mi
Last recorded126,856 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 OCC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 126,856 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2025 113,490 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 99,221 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 98,721 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush starting to deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush starting to deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 93,245 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2021 93,245 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 May 2020 88,171 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 81,866 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 81,866 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 May 2018 75,365 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 75,365 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 May 2017 67,325 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front edges, n/s slight budge on outer wall (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 May 2017 67,325 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front edges, n/s slight budge on outer wall (4.1.E.1)

registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 May 2016 60,156 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 47,017 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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BJ12 OCC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OCC, 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 OCC registered?

BJ12 OCC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 May 2012.

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