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LK12 HEJ

2012 Mercedes-benz Viano

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

451,556 mi
Last recorded451,556 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano93,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK12 HEJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 451,556 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged middle row all 3 seats (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 396,644 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 357,496 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 327,244 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 262,516 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 245,249 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 236,065 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 207,220 miles

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside daytime running lamp iop

Offside park brake low efficiency just meeting minimum requirements

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

long park brake travel

Pass 5 Oct 2018 164,052 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 124,585 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 99,674 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 82,108 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 62,144 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 55,752 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 51,719 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 41,339 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 33,500 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2014 33,500 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013

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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LK12 HEJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 LK12 HEJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LK12 HEJ registered?

LK12 HEJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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