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DF12 BGV

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

179,245 mi
Last recorded179,245 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF12 BGV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025 179,245 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

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

Rear parking brake lever travel

Fail 6 Jan 2025 179,236 miles

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

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

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

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

hand brake travel

Pass 3 Jan 2024 163,667 miles

Horn - Weak tone

Nearside Rear Lamp unit damaged

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Differential carrier bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake has limited reserve travel

Fail 2 Jan 2024 163,664 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Horn - Weak tone

Nearside Rear Lamp unit damaged

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Differential carrier bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake has limited reserve travel

Pass 15 Dec 2022 150,847 miles

Horn slightly harsh or grating

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside rear position lamp damaged

Pass 20 Dec 2021 138,853 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 130,620 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 108,597 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 92,147 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 77,309 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 63,240 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 49,728 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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DF12 BGV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DF12 BGV, 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 DF12 BGV registered?

DF12 BGV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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