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BV12 PHA

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

68,639 mi
Last recorded68,639 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 68,639 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 65,360 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 60,474 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 55,384 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 49,195 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 43,989 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 41,624 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2018 36,506 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge 205/65R16C (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 29,114 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 23,680 miles

Centre Rear engine mounting bracket fractured but not likely to fail rear diff mountain bushes split (6.1.D.1b)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 23,680 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear engine mounting bracket fractured but not likely to fail rear diff mountain bushes split (6.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 18,054 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 PHA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PHA, 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 PHA registered?

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

Is BV12 PHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV12 PHA shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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