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BV12 OZK

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

214,137 mi
Last recorded214,137 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 214,137 miles

Offside Front Body component slightly loose bottom of wing corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 May 2025 203,775 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 194,152 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2024 194,152 miles

Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm rears (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 189,649 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 189,648 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 178,774 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 158,333 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 158,331 miles

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 149,670 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 139,966 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 139,964 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 122,896 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 106,724 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 95,778 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 77,032 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 OZK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,143cc 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 OZK, 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 OZK registered?

BV12 OZK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 26 March 2012.

Is BV12 OZK safe to buy?

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