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LP61 LCZ

2012 Mercedes-benz Viano

Brown Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

187,863 mi
Last recorded187,863 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano93,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP61 LCZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 187,863 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2026 187,853 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 175,489 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2023 160,280 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front fog lamp inop

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

Fail 23 Jan 2023 160,170 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release also sticking and warning lamp on (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front fog lamp inop

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 124,342 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 24 Feb 2021 124,293 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 111,032 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 103,800 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 103,793 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 May 2018 85,484 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 71,058 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2017 52,714 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 35,700 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 18,073 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 17,936 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 13,235 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 13,235 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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LP61 LCZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano in Brown with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LP61 LCZ, 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 LP61 LCZ registered?

LP61 LCZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 29 February 2012.

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