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BV62 HAU

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

198,542 mi
Last recorded198,542 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 198,542 miles

Exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2025 186,667 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 172,774 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lamp unit damaged

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Various corrosion to chassis and suspension components

Fail 29 Jul 2024 172,772 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lamp unit damaged

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Various corrosion to chassis and suspension components

Pass 7 Aug 2023 159,082 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 151,535 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 132,741 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 132,741 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 114,329 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 114,327 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 113,840 miles

BONNET CABLE DETACHED FROM HANDLE

Fail 30 Jul 2019 113,840 miles

BONNET CABLE DETACHED FROM HANDLE

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 106,630 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 90,875 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 74,470 miles

E M Light on

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 62,164 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 62,164 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 HAU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HAU, 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 HAU registered?

BV62 HAU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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