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LD12 OVK

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2023
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

252,702 mi
Last recorded252,702 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2022
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2022 252,702 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 242,201 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 242,157 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 229,923 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 214,903 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 204,130 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 188,073 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 174,250 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 157,283 miles

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

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

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

offside rear bump stop deteriorated.

passenger's steps slow in operation.

rear axle bushes deteriorating.

rear steering a bit slow in operation.

Fail 19 Sep 2018 157,283 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

offside rear bump stop deteriorated.

passenger's steps slow in operation.

rear axle bushes deteriorating.

rear steering a bit slow in operation.

Pass 20 Mar 2018 139,332 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 120,323 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 102,566 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 85,691 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 72,229 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 56,091 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 51,534 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 51,534 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 38,670 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 38,368 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Feb 2014 36,143 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 36,143 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 19,440 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 OVK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 OVK, 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 OVK registered?

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

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