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BT12 EFD

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

173,131 mi
Last recorded173,131 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT12 EFD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 173,131 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2025 171,426 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 162,402 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edges

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 149,322 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 141,970 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 133,393 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Jul 2021 133,393 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 124,194 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 124,194 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 114,889 miles

High level brake light not working

Fail 29 Jul 2019 114,889 miles

High level brake light not working

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 104,817 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 94,984 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 81,938 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 62,843 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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BT12 EFD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BT12 EFD, 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 BT12 EFD registered?

BT12 EFD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 26 July 2012.

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