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LD12 OVH

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests34 (25 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate73.5%

Mileage

332,515 mi
Last recorded332,515 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD12 OVH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

25 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 332,515 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Apr 2026 332,485 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring insecure Spring becomes detached when vehicle jacked up (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Top shock absorber repair not fully seam welded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached Bolt / nut not fully seated (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 314,185 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2025 314,126 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Coolant leak ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Mar 2025 314,081 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Cannot be open from inside (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 256,999 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 248,312 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 240,042 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 237,858 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 226,793 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 224,895 miles

Advise rear exhaust box clamp missing

Nearside Front Tyre wearing very slighty inner edge

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

Fail 28 Oct 2021 224,845 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Advise rear exhaust box clamp missing

Nearside Front Tyre wearing very slighty inner edge

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

Pass 28 May 2021 216,924 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel steering has slight play in motor !!

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 212,727 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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Slight play to rear wheel steering motor

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

Offside Rear Slight play to rear wheel steering motor

Fail 25 Nov 2020 212,727 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Door mirror glass slightly damaged taped in

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

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

Nearside Rear Slight play to rear wheel steering motor

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

Offside Rear Slight play to rear wheel steering motor

Pass 20 Mar 2020 207,755 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 207,755 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 197,891 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 184,597 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 173,154 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 173,120 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 162,832 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 151,375 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 140,713 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2017 140,713 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 129,328 miles

damage to o/s/f wing

Pass 1 Apr 2016 116,550 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 11 Sep 2015 99,861 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 87,306 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 74,292 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 60,585 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 60,585 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 49,029 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 29,733 miles

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

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

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 OVH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.5%.

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

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