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LD12 OVV

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests30 (25 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

371,448 mi
Last recorded371,448 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

25 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 371,448 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2026 357,883 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2026 357,813 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2025 343,686 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 326,681 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2024 326,662 miles

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

Rear Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Nov 2023 320,769 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 308,597 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2023 308,597 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 306,615 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 297,573 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 290,641 miles
Pass 9 May 2021 283,087 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear wheel steering linkage modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2020 275,699 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2019 260,017 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2019 260,017 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 244,853 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 230,337 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 215,534 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 199,284 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 180,216 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 163,029 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 145,211 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 125,643 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 105,978 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 87,960 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 67,858 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2014 67,858 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 48,470 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 30,016 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 OVV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OVV, 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 OVV registered?

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

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