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BV12 OXP

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

164,397 mi
Last recorded164,397 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 OXP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 164,397 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All 4x (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Light Cover Cracked

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Side Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 157,967 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2025 157,967 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 150,108 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 18 Jan 2023 144,613 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 136,894 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Sep 2021 136,891 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 129,762 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Feb 2019 94,148 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 13 Feb 2019 94,146 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Direction indicator incorrect colour rear both indicators showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective seat belt twisted (7.1.2 (e))

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) front both inner rak ends (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering rak (2.3 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play bothsides front outer (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear bothsides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2018 204,526 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 204,523 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (9.3.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 170,219 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 170,219 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2015 164,582 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Feb 2015 147,190 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f day light running lamp not working

Pass 24 Feb 2015 147,190 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f day light running lamp not working

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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BV12 OXP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 BV12 OXP, 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 BV12 OXP registered?

BV12 OXP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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