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BV12 PZP

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

167,516 mi
Last recorded167,516 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 PZP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 167,516 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 162,620 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2025 162,620 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 156,712 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 151,584 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 146,225 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2021 140,813 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Apr 2020 135,850 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 129,872 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 129,872 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 123,959 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 112,913 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 93,938 miles
Fail 14 May 2016 93,938 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 May 2015 70,006 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 PZP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 PZP, 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 PZP registered?

BV12 PZP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 May 2012.

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The MOT history for BV12 PZP shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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