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BV12 OXU

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

180,075 mi
Last recorded180,075 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 OXU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 180,075 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 173,802 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2025 173,802 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 168,911 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 161,764 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 155,826 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner chassis leg. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner chassis leg. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 148,851 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2021 148,842 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 143,935 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 143,935 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 133,716 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 123,012 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 123,012 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 113,301 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 104,232 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 96,468 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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BV12 OXU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OXU, 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

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What year was BV12 OXU registered?

BV12 OXU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 March 2012.

Is BV12 OXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV12 OXU shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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