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BP12 ZNA

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

395,408 mi
Last recorded395,408 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP12 ZNA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 395,408 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2026 395,141 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 357,646 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 13 Mar 2025 357,190 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 317,431 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2024 317,073 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 282,427 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2023 282,395 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 253,038 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2022 253,016 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 243,784 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 239,427 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 206,413 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 167,580 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 129,937 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 92,543 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 85,005 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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BP12 ZNA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 BP12 ZNA, 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 BP12 ZNA registered?

BP12 ZNA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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