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LD12 OVE

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2025
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

331,579 mi
Last recorded331,579 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD12 OVE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2024 331,579 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2024 331,579 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 297,999 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 297,998 miles

Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability (5.1.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Dec 2022 284,327 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 265,596 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 248,305 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Jun 2021 230,679 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 219,686 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 178,766 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 178,766 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 170,533 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2019 170,533 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 153,259 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 143,101 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Nov 2017 143,101 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 143,101 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 130,878 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 109,899 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 95,862 miles

Rear axle bushes deteriotated but has no excess play

Fail 7 Oct 2015 95,862 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear axle bushes deteriotated but has no excess play

Fail 11 Apr 2015 83,346 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2015 83,346 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 70,339 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both nsf & osf tyres are wearing unevenly on the outter edges would stronglt advice steering & suspension geometry check

Pass 27 Mar 2014 57,567 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 43,746 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Apr 2013 31,695 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 OVE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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

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