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BV62 HBC

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

181,996 mi
Last recorded181,996 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 181,996 miles
Fail 8 May 2025 181,990 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 May 2024 173,984 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 May 2024 173,948 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2023 164,312 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2023 164,311 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 159,182 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2022 159,182 miles

Offside Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 155,807 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2021 155,685 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Rear Diff bushings worn

Pass 20 Apr 2020 141,681 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2019 129,301 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 129,300 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 May 2018 121,183 miles

Offside Front O/S A POST 1/4 LIGHT WINDOW BROKEN /TAPED UP NOT AFFECTING VEIW OR MIRROR

Fail 12 Mar 2018 121,181 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 100,449 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Split (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Split (2.7.4)

Fail 6 Sep 2016 100,449 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Split (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Split (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 73,019 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 HBC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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

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