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LB61 HVA

2012 Mercedes-benz Viano

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

293,054 mi
Last recorded293,054 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano93,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB61 HVA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 293,054 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced around jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play noisy (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 7 Mar 2026 293,052 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced around jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play noisy (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 284,317 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Feb 2025 284,277 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 269,544 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Apr 2024 260,283 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 15 Apr 2024 260,270 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords centre of tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 245,519 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 240,383 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 224,182 miles

Offside Front anti roll bar linkage bracket slightly damaged (cut)

Pass 31 Jan 2022 207,726 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 31 Jan 2022 207,726 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 193,654 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 193,628 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fail 13 Aug 2021 193,617 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 186,454 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 164,402 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 164,371 miles

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

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

rear diff mount bushes wron

Pass 7 Dec 2018 149,382 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 149,382 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 131,852 miles
Pass 28 May 2018 130,549 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 114,041 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 95,765 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 77,767 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 62,981 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 62,981 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 59,044 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. os lower braking force than ns (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 44,789 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 44,789 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Viano?

Based on 134,814 MOT tests across 8,421 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
9,441
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
8,421
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,410
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,125
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,075
Registration plate lamp not working 999
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 884
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LB61 HVA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 93,372 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 Viano fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,410 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LB61 HVA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Viano typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this Mercedes-benz Viano is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LB61 HVA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 18 January 2012.

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