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BN12 YUX

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

140,548 mi
Last recorded140,548 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 YUX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 140,548 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive middle sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2026 140,545 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive middle sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2025 139,128 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides slight.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to limits (2-3mm). Advise very regular checks. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limits (3mm). Advise regular checks. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge. Advise regular checks. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 2 May 2025 138,861 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Not retracting. (7.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides slight.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to limits (2-3mm). Advise very regular checks. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limits (3mm). Advise regular checks. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge. Advise regular checks. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 May 2024 136,525 miles
Fail 7 May 2024 136,523 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective ALL REAR Not retracting. (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside rear parking brake performance low.

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Twisted. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 132,248 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2022 132,075 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arms n/s and o/s as chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 126,918 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 126,148 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 120,989 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 111,428 miles

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

advise both steering rack gaters twisted

Pass 21 Apr 2018 103,240 miles

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

advise parking brake travel

steering system slightly stiff in operation

Pass 31 Mar 2017 90,424 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 82,514 miles

o/s wiper poor condishion

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 May 2015 60,390 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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BN12 YUX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue 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 YUX, 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 BN12 YUX registered?

BN12 YUX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 13 June 2012.

Is BN12 YUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN12 YUX 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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