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BV62 GYK

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

277,012 mi
Last recorded277,012 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV62 GYK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 277,012 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 271,875 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 268,718 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged bubbling inside outer coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged bubbling inside outer coating (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Oct 2023 268,715 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged bubbling inside outer coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged bubbling inside outer coating (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 264,681 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2022 264,679 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 260,026 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 255,730 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 249,513 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 249,512 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side park brake imbalance (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 243,551 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2018 243,550 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 215,754 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 172,046 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 135,453 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 GYK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,143cc 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 BV62 GYK, 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 GYK registered?

BV62 GYK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 October 2012.

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