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GL12 BZP

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

175,478 mi
Last recorded175,478 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL12 BZP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 175,478 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 166,596 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 161,618 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2022 155,709 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2022 155,689 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 141,820 miles

Smoke has not been detected

Fail 12 Nov 2021 141,819 miles

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

Smoke has not been detected

Pass 20 Nov 2020 136,970 miles

Smoke has not been detected

Pass 16 Nov 2019 134,290 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 134,289 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 124,791 miles

Smoke not detected

Fail 1 Nov 2018 124,692 miles

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

Smoke not detected

Pass 11 Oct 2017 114,953 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 102,067 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 102,067 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 82,756 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 82,756 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 BZP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BZP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GL12 BZP registered?

GL12 BZP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 June 2012.

Is GL12 BZP safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL12 BZP shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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