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BN12 YWJ

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

50,529 mi
Last recorded50,529 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 50,529 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 46,852 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 43,134 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 40,913 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 40,897 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 37,678 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 35,455 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 35,440 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2019 31,621 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 27,055 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 22,676 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 19,713 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 12,176 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 12,176 miles

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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 YWJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YWJ, 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

How do I check the history of BN12 YWJ?

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What year was BN12 YWJ registered?

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

Is BN12 YWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN12 YWJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BN12 YWJ have outstanding finance?

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