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BV62 GYB

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

170,457 mi
Last recorded170,457 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV62 GYB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 170,457 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 27 Oct 2025 170,457 miles

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 166,339 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 21 Oct 2024 166,339 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 17 Oct 2023 160,218 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Oct 2023 160,218 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 157,481 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2022 157,481 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 150,919 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Both sides differential seals leaking slightly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective Flat tyre ()

Fail 27 Oct 2021 150,913 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Both sides differential seals leaking slightly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective Flat tyre ()

Pass 23 Oct 2020 146,831 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 146,831 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 142,167 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 142,167 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 130,255 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Aug 2017 115,833 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 115,831 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 93,000 miles

N/S/F anti roll bar drop link has slight play

Pass 20 Aug 2015 70,899 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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BV62 GYB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 GYB, 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 GYB registered?

BV62 GYB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 September 2012.

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