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BT61 AHU

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

188,144 mi
Last recorded188,144 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT61 AHU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 188,144 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 177,908 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2023 177,905 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 167,207 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 167,207 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 160,730 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 148,104 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 128,247 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

both rear diff bushes worn

under body corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2019 110,131 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Jan 2018 94,304 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 88,044 miles

brake pedal rubber split

Fail 10 Feb 2017 88,044 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure retaining bracket broken (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

brake pedal rubber split

Pass 26 Jan 2016 71,138 miles

REAR EXHAUST CLAMP SNAPPED

Pass 13 Feb 2015 53,530 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 53,530 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

N/S/F Daytime running lamp inop

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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BT61 AHU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BT61 AHU, 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 BT61 AHU registered?

BT61 AHU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 February 2012.

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The MOT history for BT61 AHU shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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