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BV62 GKC

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

196,961 mi
Last recorded196,961 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV62 GKC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 196,961 miles

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both mounting bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

various corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 20 May 2024 191,041 miles

Exhaust back box clamp corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and has a cut in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Swollen under plastic cover (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and has a cut in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake travel needs attention

Pass 1 Dec 2022 187,190 miles

Exhaust back box clamp corroded

Handbrake travel needs attention

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

Offside Front to rear brake pipe swollen under plastic cover

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

Fail 30 Nov 2022 187,175 miles

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

Exhaust back box clamp corroded

Handbrake travel needs attention

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

Offside Front to rear brake pipe swollen under plastic cover

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 184,149 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear swollen under plastic cover (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Power steering fluid leak

Pass 17 Mar 2020 178,700 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack seals (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 172,089 miles

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 6 Dec 2018 172,074 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) load index is inadequate for the presented axle weight (5.2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre(s) load index is inadequate for the presented axle weight (5.2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inside edge

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 155,245 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Oct 2017 155,245 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 130,250 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 98,815 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 98,814 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Both front tyres wearing on edges

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

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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BV62 GKC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,143cc 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 BV62 GKC, 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 BV62 GKC registered?

BV62 GKC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 November 2012.

Is BV62 GKC safe to buy?

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