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LM12 DME

2012 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

142,775 mi
Last recorded142,775 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano93,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM12 DME
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 142,775 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 132,403 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 125,924 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2024 125,924 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 117,909 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 109,512 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 105,864 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 96,574 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2019 96,574 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 75,682 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 53,319 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 18,065 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 15,052 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 12,668 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 9,782 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 6,079 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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LM12 DME is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LM12 DME, 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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LM12 DME is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 30 May 2012.

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