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BV12 PHF

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,287 mi
Last recorded136,287 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 PHF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 136,287 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2025 136,287 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 131,378 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2024 131,378 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 122,171 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides, inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded At steering rack. (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 116,581 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 113,067 miles

Nearside Rear Brake backplate for handbrake shoes corroded

Nearside Rear shock absorber top bush deteriorated

Offside Rear Brake backplate for handbrake shoes corroded

Offside Rear shock absorber top bush deteriorated

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear differential mounting bush deteriorated

Pass 28 Oct 2020 106,203 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 106,203 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 100,676 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 100,676 miles

Parking brake inoperative on one side both (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated no reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective one front and one rear mount not attached (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 86,486 miles

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

both front tyres worn bald on outer edges

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

nearside handbrake performance poor

offside rear brake disc slightly corroded on outer surface

Pass 9 Oct 2017 73,399 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 70,858 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 63,566 miles

front and rear discs slightly corroded

slight play both inner steering arms

Pass 23 Mar 2015 53,242 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 PHF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 1,998cc 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 PHF, 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 PHF registered?

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

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