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LD12 OUE

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2024
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

285,301 mi
Last recorded285,301 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD12 OUE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2023 285,301 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 277,477 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 277,477 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 271,385 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 261,639 miles
Fail 30 May 2022 261,639 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 394,103 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 394,103 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 389,158 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 389,158 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 237,224 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 237,224 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp insecure Bulb loose. (4.1.1 (c))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 221,420 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 221,419 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 197,991 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 197,990 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced Bulb loose. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Rear wheel steering insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings Bothsides. (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2018 175,830 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 175,830 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 156,214 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 156,214 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Sep 2017 140,829 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 140,829 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 125,413 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 110,870 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 96,017 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides. (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 96,017 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides. (2.5.A.1c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 85,143 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 70,646 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 55,137 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 55,136 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 41,277 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 29,148 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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LD12 OUE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LD12 OUE, 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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What year was LD12 OUE registered?

LD12 OUE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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