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GL12 BZG

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,478 mi
Last recorded141,478 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL12 BZG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 141,478 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 134,384 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 127,401 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 127,400 miles

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2022 120,762 miles

Nearside Front 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))

steering heavy

Fail 4 Feb 2022 120,367 miles

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

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

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

steering heavy

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 120,292 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering operation seam heavy when turning lock to lock.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres are cracking between treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 114,853 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 109,462 miles

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

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

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

bonnet cable is disconnected from bonnet pull handle

Fail 16 Jan 2020 109,462 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment pushes down onto floor (1.1.6 (c))

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

bonnet cable is disconnected from bonnet pull handle

Pass 27 Sep 2018 90,494 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 72,165 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 72,086 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 67,801 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 64,112 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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GL12 BZG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GL12 BZG, 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 GL12 BZG registered?

GL12 BZG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 July 2012.

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