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LD12 OVF

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests32 (25 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate78.1%

Mileage

294,686 mi
Last recorded294,686 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD12 OVF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

25 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 294,686 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 262,564 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 221,387 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2024 221,270 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 213,594 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 202,346 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 194,021 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 181,636 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 170,444 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2021 170,444 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2021 164,953 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2021 164,953 miles

Service brake excessively binding both rear (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 164,661 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 164,660 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2019 158,884 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 149,324 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 142,124 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 132,698 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 132,698 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Mar 2018 162,832 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 123,380 miles

Oil leak

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres wearing on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 113,688 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 104,609 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 93,775 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 83,692 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 73,309 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 62,951 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 49,301 miles

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

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 49,301 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 38,237 miles

rear seat belt buckle cover adrift

Fail 14 Oct 2013 38,089 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

diff mounting bushes split

rear seat belt buckle cover adrift

Pass 27 Mar 2013 24,683 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 OVF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.1%.

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 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 OVF, 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 OVF registered?

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

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