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BV12 OYT

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

194,352 mi
Last recorded194,352 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 OYT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2024 194,352 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides. ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Mar 2024 193,477 miles

Central Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Carrier fitted to windscreen. (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect Both sides, (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Bumper insecure Fixing Bracket broke. (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides. ()

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top Mountings,both sides, (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Hand brake effort low.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 178,243 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi-pipe split. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Mar 2023 178,000 miles

Central Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Carrier attached to front screen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Reflective inadequate . (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi-pipe split. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 155,616 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Around interior rear view mirror, ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and Rear, (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside Edges Both Sides, (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Mar 2022 155,616 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Around interior rear view mirror, ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and Rear, (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside Edges Both Sides, (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 127,305 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and Rear, (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on wear safety indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Feb 2021 127,210 miles

Front Exhaust fumes entering cabin Engine area, (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative Both Sides, (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Of. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and Rear (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Of, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 118,189 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front bumper damaged

knock on steering lock to lock

Fail 17 Feb 2020 118,189 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front bumper damaged

Pass 25 Feb 2019 107,917 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

both rear tyres worn on edges

knock on steering on lock

Pass 20 Feb 2018 98,576 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear shock top bush worn

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edges

Offside Rear tyre o/s/r tyre wearing on edge

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 87,121 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 70,970 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 55,817 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES SLIGHTLY WORN ON EDGES

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 OYT is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OYT, 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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BV12 OYT is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 March 2012.

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