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LO12 UCU

2012 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

387,419 mi
Last recorded387,419 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano93,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO12 UCU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 387,419 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2025 387,419 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 381,010 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 368,533 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2023 368,533 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 358,384 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 343,162 miles

Driver advised on bodywork/paintwork

oil leak but not excessive

small chip in windscreen zone A

Pass 14 Aug 2021 342,351 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 342,275 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

advise the driver on body /paint work

small chip on windscreen zone a

Fail 26 Jul 2021 342,149 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 305,106 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 17 Jul 2020 304,359 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

brake warning on dash (taxi failure)

Pass 18 Jul 2019 275,091 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Jul 2019 275,022 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim too high Nearside & offside (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Front & Rear centre buckles (7.1.2 (d))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside & offside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 219,799 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 218,995 miles

Emissions not tested due to oil leak and dfp problem (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. two hole that have been welded at the rear of the dpf ? (8.2.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 160,565 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 99,199 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 52,666 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 52,345 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 42,687 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres have cuts to inner tread

Pass 5 Nov 2014 42,687 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres have cuts to inner tread

Pass 3 Jun 2014 30,276 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 22,825 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2013 8,972 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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LO12 UCU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 LO12 UCU, 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 LO12 UCU registered?

LO12 UCU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 26 June 2012.

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