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DF12 BJV

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

302,579 mi
Last recorded302,579 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF12 BJV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 302,579 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 291,198 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity cracked (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2023 279,476 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

slight engine oil leak

Fail 4 May 2023 279,476 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

slight engine oil leak

Pass 3 May 2022 267,076 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 6 May 2021 253,499 miles
Fail 6 May 2021 253,499 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault driver seat buckle (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 May 2020 240,107 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 233,656 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 221,795 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 221,795 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2017 194,459 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN IN CENTRE

Fail 12 May 2017 194,459 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN IN CENTRE

Pass 11 Aug 2015 105,162 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 BJV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DF12 BJV, 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 BJV registered?

DF12 BJV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 17 August 2012.

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The MOT history for DF12 BJV shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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