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LD12 OVN

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

292,515 mi
Last recorded292,515 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD12 OVN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 292,515 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2026 283,233 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 205,088 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 197,018 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 178,394 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 176,037 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 176,037 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 156,042 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 156,040 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel steering connection has excessive play (2.2.B.1i)

Pass 11 Oct 2017 145,706 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Fail 11 Oct 2017 145,706 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in between thread pattern (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 133,640 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 133,640 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 111,365 miles

emission to low to detect

Fail 18 Mar 2016 111,365 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

emission to low to detect

Pass 24 Mar 2015 87,275 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

n/s/r light unit damaged but no sharp edges or white light showing

Fail 24 Mar 2015 87,275 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

n/s/r light unit damaged but no sharp edges or white light showing

Pass 2 Apr 2014 60,918 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/r bumper & lamp unit damage but no sharp edges

o/s/f tire outer wall cut but not deep enough to reach coord or ply

o/s/f wheel rim slight damage

Fail 8 Oct 2013 49,756 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 46,675 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

n/s/r bumper damaged but there is no sharp edges

Pass 2 Apr 2013 31,924 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 OVN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OVN, 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 OVN registered?

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

Is LD12 OVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD12 OVN shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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