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LD12 OUN

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

293,828 mi
Last recorded293,828 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD12 OUN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 293,828 miles
Fail 5 May 2026 293,615 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2025 283,033 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 273,417 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2025 273,394 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 264,378 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 257,790 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2024 257,457 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 240,416 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 233,828 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 221,866 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 207,238 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 198,880 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2020 192,529 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 185,202 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 174,221 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 155,847 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. N/S/F SLOW IN ACTION (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 138,078 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 119,412 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 90,632 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 61,700 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 31,533 miles

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 OUN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 LD12 OUN, 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 OUN registered?

LD12 OUN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is LD12 OUN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD12 OUN shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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