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LM12 DVG

2012 Mercedes-benz Viano

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

179,375 mi
Last recorded179,375 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano93,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM12 DVG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 179,375 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 159,701 miles

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

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 11 Sep 2023 139,269 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2023 139,269 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 197,822 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 174,244 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 148,560 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 121,928 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 97,918 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 79,172 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 67,619 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 56,251 miles

Both front tyres inner & outer edge worn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Sep 2015 56,251 miles

Both front tyres inner & outer edge worn

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 DVG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano in Blue with a 2,987cc 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 LM12 DVG, 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 DVG registered?

LM12 DVG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 28 July 2012.

Is LM12 DVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM12 DVG shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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