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GL12 BZR

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

200,597 mi
Last recorded200,597 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 200,597 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 195,526 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 188,641 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 182,002 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 164,920 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing at edges

o/s daytime running lamp not working

o/s daytime running lamp not working

slight oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2021 147,039 miles

Front slight judder felt from both suspension top mounts

Offside slight damage to mirror glass

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

Fail 19 Jul 2021 147,038 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (205-65-16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front slight judder felt from both suspension top mounts

Offside Front tyre starting to wear badly on edges

Offside slight damage to mirror glass

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 127,534 miles

Nearside Rear tyre becoming worn

Offside Front brake pads appear worn (not fully visible)

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

Offside Rear tyre worn to 2.5 mm (205/65/16

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

brake warning light on

various oil leaks

Pass 7 Jun 2019 106,552 miles

Nearside Front wheel becoming stiff to turn

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

minor oil leaks

Pass 1 Jun 2018 84,916 miles

both rear tyres worn to 3mm

n/s/f brake hose slightly twisted

n/s/f tyre starting to wear at edges

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner edge

slight damage to o/s/ mirror

Pass 7 Jun 2017 69,464 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 49,112 miles

n/s driving lamp not working

slight damage to o/s mirror

Pass 9 Jun 2015 34,286 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 BZR is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 GL12 BZR, 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 BZR registered?

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

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