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BV62 HBY

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

194,835 mi
Last recorded194,835 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 194,835 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2025 181,900 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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 Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 165,791 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Apr 2024 165,791 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 152,200 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2023 152,200 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 144,754 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 129,780 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 115,544 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 102,037 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 102,037 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2018 100,437 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Horn sounds harsh or grating (7.7 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 84,005 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 10 Aug 2017 84,005 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' sat nav removed from view (8.3.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 70,228 miles

Bonnet could not be opened, catch U/S

Fail 25 Aug 2016 70,228 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel Handbrake excessive travel (3.1.6b)

Bonnet could not be opened, catch U/S

Pass 14 Sep 2015 54,652 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 54,652 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 HBY 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 61.1%.

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 HBY, 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 HBY registered?

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

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