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LJ12 OJH

2012 Mercedes-benz Viano

Bronze Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

82,976 mi
Last recorded82,976 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano93,372 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ12 OJH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 82,976 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and have cuts. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 82,267 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2024 82,267 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2023 80,280 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 77,435 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 72,188 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 72,053 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 71,467 miles

Both nearside front and rear tyres have side wall damage but not cord exposed

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))

Fail 20 Jul 2018 71,467 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Both nearside front and rear tyres have side wall damage but not cord exposed

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 22 Jun 2017 68,011 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 22 Jun 2017 68,011 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 16 May 2016 60,071 miles

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Windscreen has damage/crack outside of zones

Pass 15 Jun 2015 48,441 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)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front wipers worn/smearing

nearside front tyre wearing low inner edge

offside front tyre worn smooth inner edge

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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LJ12 OJH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano in Bronze with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LJ12 OJH, 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 LJ12 OJH registered?

LJ12 OJH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 1 August 2012.

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The MOT history for LJ12 OJH shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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