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BT61 AHY

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

197,716 mi
Last recorded197,716 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT61 AHY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 197,716 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2026 197,714 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 188,791 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush deteriorating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush deteriorating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

slight noise from power steering under rotation.

Fail 19 Feb 2025 188,782 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit value is 0.15 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush deteriorating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush deteriorating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 175,243 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3 mm. and wearing on inner tread area. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Feb 2024 175,243 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3 mm. and wearing on inner tread area. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 163,343 miles

No Emissions Pick-up 66c

Fail 10 Feb 2023 163,326 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking pipes to rad (2.1.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

No Emissions Pick-up 66c

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 153,388 miles

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

no emissions pick-up 74c

Fail 17 Feb 2022 153,387 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust system insecure bracket defective (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

no emissions pick-up 74c

Pass 12 Feb 2021 144,759 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 144,759 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 133,652 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 133,652 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 123,021 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 123,021 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2018 110,960 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 110,960 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 102,350 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 102,349 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 90,397 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 61,432 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 61,036 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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 AHY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 AHY, 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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BT61 AHY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 2 February 2012.

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