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LT12 BPZ

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2024
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

217,844 mi
Last recorded217,844 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2023
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT12 BPZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2023 217,844 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2023 217,837 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 13 Nov 2023 217,722 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 206,087 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 197,497 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 186,632 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 179,105 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 174,604 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 172,537 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2020 172,521 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Sep 2019 164,919 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 154,703 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 141,281 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 141,281 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 131,274 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 120,088 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 117,618 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 113,770 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 95,954 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 84,279 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 76,017 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 62,633 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 39,585 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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LT12 BPZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 LT12 BPZ, 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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LT12 BPZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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