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BV12 PZS

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

222,995 mi
Last recorded222,995 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 PZS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 222,995 miles

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

Central Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone front bush's are starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2026 222,995 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to concerns over engine health (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component modified and steering adversely affected auxiliary belt shredded (2.1.5 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone front bush's are starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 211,514 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone, front bush's have some play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive differential driveshaft leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2025 211,513 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone, front bush's have some play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive differential driveshaft leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 200,958 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 189,534 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone front bush's have some play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 189,534 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone front bush's have some play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 176,485 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 160,696 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 143,338 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 130,596 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust clamp corroded at rear

Pass 30 May 2017 116,721 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 116,721 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rears (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 May 2016 107,616 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 May 2015 87,603 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine oil leak

front registration plate damaged

Pass 18 May 2015 87,603 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine oil leak

front registration plate damaged

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 PZS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PZS, 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 PZS registered?

BV12 PZS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 June 2012.

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