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GL12 BZY

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

192,948 mi
Last recorded192,948 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL12 BZY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 22 Sep 2025 192,948 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 178,909 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 163,346 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 148,204 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 134,936 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 122,680 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 108,505 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 93,898 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 77,685 miles

Both front wiper blades perishing.

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front inner bush's (2.4.G.2)

Unable to check rear seat belts as seats folded away.

Pass 13 May 2016 61,093 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 44,910 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 BZY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BZY, 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 BZY registered?

GL12 BZY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 25 May 2012.

Is GL12 BZY safe to buy?

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