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LT12 BVB

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

182,217 mi
Last recorded182,217 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT12 BVB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 182,217 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65r16c on wear limit indicators (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust systems centre bracket broken off and knocking

front bumper damaged but taped up

n/s/f wheel arch inner trim loose/insecure

n/s/r side sliding door do not open from the outer handle

oil leak around gear box

prop shaft rubber donut deteriorating/cracked

Fail 3 Jun 2026 182,182 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted damaged + loose with sharp edge exposed (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding wheel bearing wear not checked (1.2.1 (f))

Reversing lamp switch does not operate automatically when reverse gear is selected faulty reversing switch (4.6.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65r16c on wear limit indicators (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust systems centre bracket broken off and knocking

n/s/f wheel arch inner trim loose/insecure

n/s/r side sliding door do not open from the outer handle

oil leak around gear box

prop shaft rubber donut deteriorating/cracked

Pass 3 Jun 2025 172,421 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2024 164,587 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 157,208 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 151,414 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 144,943 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 135,941 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 125,259 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 125,252 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 110,858 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 110,855 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake lever not releasing correctly Compensator (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Coolant leak

Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust clamps corroded x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 94,351 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 76,466 miles

covers in engine bay obscuring some components

Pass 8 Jul 2015 56,868 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 BVB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BVB, 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 BVB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 25 July 2012.

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