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BV12 PZJ

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

111,532 mi
Last recorded111,532 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 PZJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 111,532 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2025 111,532 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 102,812 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just within limits (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just within limits (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Mar 2024 102,812 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just within limits (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just within limits (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 90,349 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 86,517 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 81,017 miles

osf tyre wearing in outer edge

Pass 4 Aug 2020 79,982 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 75,630 miles

Backbox and centrebox clamps broken. (not loose or blowing).

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 70,326 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 59,335 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Aug 2017 59,335 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 48,525 miles

Exhaust has minor leak of exhaust gases

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

Rear indicators slightly discoloured

Fail 2 Aug 2016 48,525 miles

Exhaust has minor leak of exhaust gases

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear indicators slightly discoloured

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' Items obstructing drivers view (8.3.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 33,522 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 PZJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 PZJ, 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 PZJ registered?

BV12 PZJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 August 2012.

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