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OV62 LXP

2012 Mercedes-benz Viano

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

180,143 mi
Last recorded180,143 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano93,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV62 LXP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 180,143 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2025 180,110 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 146,747 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 140,720 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 131,466 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 131,463 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 121,892 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 116,672 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 108,632 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 91,723 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 78,430 miles

Movement in both rear differential mounting bushes

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on outer edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel bearing slightly rough running

Pass 23 Jun 2016 60,245 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 45,169 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 32,254 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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OV62 LXP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 OV62 LXP, 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 OV62 LXP registered?

OV62 LXP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 29 October 2012.

Is OV62 LXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV62 LXP shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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