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LM12 DPN

2012 Mercedes-benz Viano

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

185,643 mi
Last recorded185,643 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano93,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM12 DPN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 185,643 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 184,496 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 167,991 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 155,899 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 144,675 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 144,658 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jan 2021 137,983 miles

Emissions were tested & met but the DSM could not register the reading

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 8 Jan 2021 137,921 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working Wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Emissions were tested & met but the DSM could not register the reading

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 30 May 2019 132,544 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 128,560 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 127,937 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 123,484 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 112,024 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 98,575 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 93,471 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 76,405 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 69,601 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 63,779 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 56,371 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 42,335 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 33,597 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 16,381 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 DPN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 DPN, 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 LM12 DPN registered?

LM12 DPN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 28 May 2012.

Is LM12 DPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM12 DPN shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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