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LY61 BPV

2012 Mercedes-benz Viano

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

168,844 mi
Last recorded168,844 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano93,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY61 BPV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 168,844 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 162,502 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 151,853 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective supporting bracket corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust pipe support corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Nov 2023 151,853 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective supporting bracket corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust pipe support corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 140,154 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel possibly shaft joint (2.3 (a) (i))

water ingress in n/s side mirror indicator

Pass 4 Nov 2021 129,788 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 118,513 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 108,686 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2019 108,555 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 97,943 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/60 16 C (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 96,096 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 88,284 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 75,651 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 57,138 miles

Advise oil residue gearbox area.

Front number plate slight damage.

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 57,138 miles

Advise oil residue gearbox area.

Front number plate slight damage.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 47,359 miles

Bodywork marks around vehicle.

Brake pedal rubber starting to split

Cuts to nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside front fog lamp in-op

Pass 30 Jan 2014 35,950 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 30,818 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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LY61 BPV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LY61 BPV, 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 LY61 BPV registered?

LY61 BPV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 14 February 2012.

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The MOT history for LY61 BPV shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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