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LT12 LBY

2012 Mercedes-benz Viano

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

187,541 mi
Last recorded187,541 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano93,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT12 LBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 187,541 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and balding on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge balding on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (2mm remaining) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar link bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 174,062 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 8 Feb 2025 173,968 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to noise when revving up. Suspect drive belt worn (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding after using handbrake (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 160,258 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 149,161 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2023 149,161 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 143,477 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 143,462 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 116,986 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 92,185 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 86,385 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 78,898 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2017 78,882 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 67,761 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 67,761 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 55,861 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2016 55,861 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions tyre is directionial tyre wrong direction (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working light not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault light on (5.4.2)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 40,155 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 27,977 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 14,286 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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LT12 LBY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LBY, 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 LT12 LBY registered?

LT12 LBY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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