2012 Mercedes-Benz Vito 2.1L Diesel · BL12 GDB
2012 Mercedes-Benz Vito (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 311,413 miles. MOT expired on 05 Mar 2020. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ VITO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Mar 2020
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (09 Apr 2019)
- Recorded Mileage
- 311,413 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
BL12 GDB Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 21/02/2019
- 311,413 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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BL12 GDB Mileage History
- 11/02/2015184,218 mi
- 19/02/2016227,558 mi+43,340 mi
- 01/03/2017263,688 mi+36,130 mi
- 03/03/2017263,689 mi+1 mi
- 02/03/2018294,717 mi+31,028 mi
- 21/02/2019331,413 mi+36,696 mi
- 21/02/2019311,413 mi-20,000 mi
Average of roughly 31,586 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
BL12 GDB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Mercedes-Benz Vito (BL12 GDB) between February 2015 and February 2019.
The record contains 5 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 February 2019 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Steering (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)”.
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