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BN12 YWD

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

123,215 mi
Last recorded123,215 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 YWD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 123,215 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 119,407 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2024 119,320 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 108,265 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 97,583 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 83,922 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 65,796 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 57,234 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 50,234 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 43,383 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 29 Jun 2017 43,383 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 36,070 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 15 Jun 2015 27,245 miles

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

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 YWD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in White 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 BN12 YWD, 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 YWD registered?

BN12 YWD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is BN12 YWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN12 YWD 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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