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BN12 XCC

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

216,108 mi
Last recorded216,108 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 XCC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 216,108 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 210,544 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2025 210,522 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2024 191,709 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Apr 2024 191,014 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel creeping down under pressure. (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 176,115 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 152,516 miles
Pass 1 May 2021 136,543 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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))

brake pad light on but ok

Pass 1 May 2020 124,315 miles

Rear accident damage

Fail 30 Apr 2020 124,288 miles

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

Rear accident damage

Pass 1 Mar 2019 112,461 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 112,461 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 105,493 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 92,883 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 92,883 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 68,889 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine to clean for emissions print out

front wipers smear

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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BN12 XCC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BN12 XCC, 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 BN12 XCC registered?

BN12 XCC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 July 2012.

Is BN12 XCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN12 XCC shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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