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LT12 KWP

2012 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

284,415 mi
Last recorded284,415 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano93,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT12 KWP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 284,415 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

Front Windscreen chipped

Nearside Front ABS loom incorrectly routed in strut area

Offside Moisture in head lamp

Offside Parking brake performance poor

Spare tyre flat

Pass 1 Oct 2025 283,613 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

Front Windscreen chipped

Offside Rear Parking brake performance poor

Fail 23 Sep 2025 283,595 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 215/60R17 fitted. All others are 225/55R17 (5.2.3 (b))

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

Brake pedal rubber worn

Front Windscreen chipped

Offside Rear Parking brake performance low

Pass 23 Sep 2024 275,957 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3.2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

bonnet release handle defective

Fail 18 Sep 2024 275,956 miles

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3.2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

bonnet release handle defective

Pass 14 Sep 2023 264,756 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Sep 2023 264,756 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 May 2022 259,098 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2022 259,097 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2021 257,458 miles

Front Brake discs worn

Front Windscreen chipped

Fail 21 Apr 2021 257,458 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Perished, cracked & split (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Perished, cracked & split (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake discs worn

Front Windscreen chipped

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edges, perished & cracked

Pass 26 Mar 2020 257,001 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

Front Windscreen chipped

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inside edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn

Offside Front Tyre worn & perished

Offside Rear Tyre perished & worn with nail in tread section

Spare tyre flat

Fail 25 Mar 2020 257,001 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake pedal rubber worn

Front Windscreen chipped

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inside edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn

Offside Front Tyre worn & perished

Offside Rear Tyre perished & worn with nail in tread section

Spare tyre flat

Pass 14 Mar 2019 255,333 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 241,680 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 230,284 miles

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2017 213,884 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 213,884 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 186,154 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2017 186,154 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 168,477 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 141,625 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 141,635 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 117,303 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 96,463 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 78,887 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 60,717 miles

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

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

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

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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LT12 KWP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LT12 KWP, 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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LT12 KWP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 21 March 2012.

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