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LD12 OVC

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2025
Tests29 (23 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate79.3%

Mileage

310,663 mi
Last recorded310,663 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD12 OVC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

23 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2024 310,663 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively OSF-NSF & NSF-NSR (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive & Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSF-NSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 294,316 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 277,821 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2023 277,821 miles

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Diff. mount. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 266,444 miles

Advise rear differential support bushes worn slightly

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 254,916 miles

Advise rear axle support bushes worn slightly

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 4000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 247,442 miles

Advise rear axle support bushes wor slightly

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 244,758 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 244,157 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 242,188 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear axle differental support bush poor condition

Fail 26 Mar 2020 242,188 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure Exhaust clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear axle differental support bush poor condition

Pass 9 Oct 2019 227,525 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Oct 2019 227,493 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 211,598 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 197,244 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 180,367 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Mar 2018 180,367 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Oct 2017 167,767 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 154,396 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 139,198 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 124,931 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 113,596 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 37,700 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 30 Mar 2015 37,700 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 84,557 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 62,800 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 48,240 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 48,240 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 30,027 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 OVC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.3%.

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 OVC, 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 OVC registered?

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

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