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BU12 AMV

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

105,738 mi
Last recorded105,738 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU12 AMV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 105,738 miles
Fail 12 May 2025 105,738 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2024 97,313 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 92,308 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 88,682 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 88,674 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 77,835 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 77,834 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 69,058 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 57,752 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 45,913 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 38,002 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 28,138 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 20,190 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 AMV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 AMV, 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 AMV?

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What year was BU12 AMV registered?

BU12 AMV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 April 2012.

Is BU12 AMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU12 AMV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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