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LS61 MKV

2012 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

153,657 mi
Last recorded153,657 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano93,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS61 MKV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 153,657 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 11 Jun 2025 153,651 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 150,211 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Mar 2024 150,211 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 148,856 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2023 148,852 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 148,916 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2022 146,831 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 141,032 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 133,712 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 115,006 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 99,808 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 82,643 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 72,512 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 55,471 miles

HANDBRAKE LEVER FAILS TO RETRACT ALL THE WAY

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN LOW INNER SHOULDER

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jan 2015 55,471 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

HANDBRAKE LEVER FAILS TO RETRACT ALL THE WAY

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN LOW INNER SHOULDER

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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LS61 MKV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LS61 MKV, 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 LS61 MKV registered?

LS61 MKV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 13 January 2012.

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