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PL12 BYH

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

154,411 mi
Last recorded154,411 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL12 BYH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 154,411 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2026 154,400 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2025 143,571 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2023 136,621 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2023 136,617 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 125,807 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 114,505 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2022 114,498 miles

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 102,390 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 102,390 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2019 90,302 miles

Offside Front tyre worn out on inner edge but not through to cords at time of test

loud knock detected when driving into workshop but nothing obvious found during test

play in top of steering column and steering generally (limited vision )

Fail 19 Dec 2019 90,294 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre worn out on inner edge but not through to cords at time of test

loud knock detected when driving into workshop but nothing obvious found during test

play in top of steering column and steering generally (limited vision )

Pass 18 Dec 2018 72,793 miles

rear tyres worn on raised tread

Fail 18 Dec 2018 72,793 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear tyres worn on raised tread

steering rack boots twisted

Pass 12 Dec 2017 55,510 miles

Offside Front tyre worn out on inner raised tread ,advise renewing asap 225/55/17

centre to rear exhaust clamp missing but system still secure at time of test

Fail 12 Dec 2017 55,510 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front tyre worn out on inner raised tread ,advise renewing asap 225/55/17

centre to rear exhaust clamp missing but system still secure at time of test

Pass 21 Dec 2016 42,208 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 30,837 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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PL12 BYH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 PL12 BYH, 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 PL12 BYH registered?

PL12 BYH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 8 March 2012.

Is PL12 BYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL12 BYH shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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