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BV12 PFF

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

271,683 mi
Last recorded271,683 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 271,683 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2026 271,681 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested pipes poor (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 bulkhead to abs pump (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board injector leak fumes into vents into cab (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 258,467 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 236,920 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective mounting bracket corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view bottom edge by wiper arm & upper edge by sunvisor (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2024 236,920 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective mounting bracket corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view bottom edge by wiper arm & upper edge by sunvisor (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 208,286 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2022 208,281 miles

Exhaust system insecure tail pipe deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 176,643 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 176,638 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 155,515 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 155,508 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation not releasing as smoothly as opposite side (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Nearside Rear parking brake low effort

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lightly scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 22 May 2019 122,910 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 107,216 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 81,456 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 81,456 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both front aim very high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 63,434 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 49,642 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

No Emission Printout Too Clean

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 PFF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 PFF, 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 PFF registered?

BV12 PFF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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