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LD12 YDC

2012 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

102,867 mi
Last recorded102,867 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano93,372 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD12 YDC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 102,867 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning and lens missing (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))

Spare tyre defective spear tyre different size 205/65/16c other tyres are 225/60/16c ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 99,701 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2024 99,697 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 94,742 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 91,468 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing misshapen (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing misshapen (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 87,411 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 84,605 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose Clamp (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 76,699 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 67,469 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2017 54,180 miles

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

front tyres worn on edges

nearside mirror housing damaged

Pass 10 May 2016 44,630 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)

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 9 May 2016 44,629 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 20 Apr 2015 34,681 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Viano?

Based on 134,814 MOT tests across 8,421 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
9,441
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
8,421
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,410
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,125
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,075
Registration plate lamp not working 999
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 884
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LD12 YDC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 93,372 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Viano fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,410 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LD12 YDC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Viano typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this Mercedes-benz Viano is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LD12 YDC registered?

LD12 YDC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 7 May 2012.

Is LD12 YDC safe to buy?

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