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BV12 PCO

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

133,602 mi
Last recorded133,602 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 133,602 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2026 133,602 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2025 126,634 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2025 126,633 miles

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 29 Aug 2024 122,203 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2024 122,203 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 119,013 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2023 119,013 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 113,082 miles

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

bonnet release handle missing

chips in wins screen

o/s door mirror cover missing

Fail 18 Nov 2022 113,080 miles

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

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

bonnet release handle missing

chips in wins screen

o/s door mirror cover missing

Pass 8 Dec 2021 102,346 miles

Bonnet release handle broken

Emissions too low to record

Offside Front Drivers door mirror casing missing

Offside Front Drivers door window will not open

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 95,300 miles

Bonnet release handle n/w (cable loose at handle end under dash)

Central stop light lens getting abit broken

Emissions Smoke Test PASSED (Readings too low to record and print out)

O/S/R light lens broken at top reflector area

Tailgate strutts weak

Fail 15 Dec 2020 95,299 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Metal to metal with b/disc outer face (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

B/Fluid level at reservior low

Bonnet release handle n/w (cable loose at handle end under dash)

Central and rear exhaust pipe union clamps corroded and broken away (pipe NOT loose and insecure at time of test)

Central stop light lens getting abit broken

Front inner b/pads appear low and almost ON limits of wear (esp N/S/F)

O/S/R light lens broken at top reflector area

Slight wear at front b/discs

Tailgate strutts weak

Pass 1 May 2019 83,671 miles

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall poor condition

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres wearing on inner edges

slight damage n/s/f wing

Pass 26 Apr 2018 76,310 miles

both sides front lower arms front and rear bushes splitting

o/s/r indicator slightly white

o/s/r light lens broken

Fail 26 Apr 2018 76,310 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both sides front lower arms front and rear bushes splitting

o/s/r indicator slightly white

o/s/r light lens broken

Pass 26 Apr 2017 66,979 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges near limit

Fail 24 Apr 2017 66,979 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres worn on edges near limit

Pass 28 Apr 2016 59,067 miles

Oil level low

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

Fail 27 Apr 2016 59,000 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

EML Light on

Oil level low

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 37,900 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

MIL light on

Fail 30 Mar 2015 37,891 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

MIL light on

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 PCO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 PCO, 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 PCO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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