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BV12 OZS

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

163,641 mi
Last recorded163,641 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2023
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 OZS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2023 163,641 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 153,420 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 151,868 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 151,868 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 149,689 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 144,173 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 144,173 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 141,900 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush has started to perish and is partially split (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre inner sidewall is heavily cracked/ perished around tyre bead

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush bush partially perished and started to tear (2.7.4)

Nearside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load casing damaged/cracked (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush has started to perish and is partially split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre inner sidewall is heavily cracked/ perished around tyre bead

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced light unit has a lot of moisture internally but presented beam pattern at time of test (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine coolant level low

Fail 23 Mar 2018 141,897 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust clamp missing (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust clamp missing (7.1.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush has started to perish and is partially split (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre inner sidewall is heavily cracked/ perished around tyre bead

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush bush partially perished and started to tear (2.7.4)

Nearside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load casing damaged/cracked (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush has started to perish and is partially split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre inner sidewall is heavily cracked/ perished around tyre bead

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced light unit has a lot of moisture internally but presented beam pattern at time of test (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine coolant level low

Pass 24 Mar 2017 117,593 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre clamp missing. (7.1.2)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Mar 2017 117,593 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre clamp missing. (7.1.2)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 98,540 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 74,439 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

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 OZS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 OZS, 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 OZS registered?

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

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