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BN12 YWS

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

204,318 mi
Last recorded204,318 miles
Recorded on24 May 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 YWS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2024 204,318 miles
Fail 24 May 2024 204,318 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2023 190,217 miles

Emissions Tested at Default

Fail 4 May 2023 190,217 miles

Emissions Tested at Default

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 165,690 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material waxoiled (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 150,851 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 136,548 miles

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

Nearside Front DRL Inoperative

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Arm Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Back (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Arm Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Diff Front Bush Split But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement

Fail 26 Mar 2020 136,542 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front To Back (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front DRL Inoperative

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Arm Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Back (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Arm Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Diff Front Bush Split But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement

Pass 16 Mar 2019 116,097 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 105,966 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 105,944 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' Cracked in excess of 500mm (8.3.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 97,764 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 97,764 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside front parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced Increase (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 77,966 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 77,966 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 53,919 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 YWS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YWS, 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 YWS registered?

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

Is BN12 YWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN12 YWS shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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