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BU12 AUR

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

104,588 mi
Last recorded104,588 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 104,588 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 99,553 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2025 99,553 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 98,319 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 93,495 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 88,233 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2022 88,233 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 80,238 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 78,352 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 67,891 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 60,069 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 48,410 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 29,839 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 21,526 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 AUR 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 AUR, 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 AUR?

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What year was BU12 AUR registered?

BU12 AUR is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 June 2012.

Is BU12 AUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU12 AUR 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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