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BV12 PVJ

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

259,349 mi
Last recorded259,349 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2023
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2023 259,349 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 25 Nov 2023 259,349 miles

Front Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2022 244,057 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGES WORN (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGES WORN (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGES WORN (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 219,767 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

suspension springs are corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2021 219,765 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

suspension springs are corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2020 194,604 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 169,369 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 153,256 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear both diff mounting bushes worn/split

bonnet release cable not connected to handle had to use pliers to pull cable to release bonnet.

Fail 4 Apr 2018 153,254 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear both diff mounting bushes worn/split

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

bonnet release cable not connected to handle had to use pliers to pull cable to release bonnet.

warning messages on dash

Pass 17 Mar 2017 134,862 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

engine management light on

Pass 24 Mar 2016 102,179 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 100,595 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 66,547 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 PVJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 1,998cc 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 PVJ, 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 PVJ registered?

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

Is BV12 PVJ safe to buy?

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