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BU12 AKJ

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

107,868 mi
Last recorded107,868 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU12 AKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2026 107,868 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 92,290 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 86,485 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 81,559 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2022 81,559 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel No reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2021 76,104 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 72,504 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 66,158 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 57,728 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 57,728 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 51,768 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 41,784 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 27,088 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 17,363 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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BU12 AKJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BU12 AKJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BU12 AKJ?

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What year was BU12 AKJ registered?

BU12 AKJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 April 2012.

Is BU12 AKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU12 AKJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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