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A24 BJF

2012 Mercedes-benz Viano

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

221,434 mi
Last recorded221,434 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano93,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA24 BJF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 221,434 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2025 215,426 miles

Central exhaust mount corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2024 209,271 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Fail 3 Oct 2024 209,271 miles

Central Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 189,191 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT ARMS FORWARD MOST BUSHES PERISHED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess BOTH REAR AIR SPRINGS DETERIORATED (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2023 189,190 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT ARMS FORWARD MOST BUSHES PERISHED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess BOTH REAR AIR SPRINGS DETERIORATED (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 173,045 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 162,224 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 152,293 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 145,586 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Slight front brake imbalance

Pass 15 Apr 2021 140,279 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2021 140,279 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 137,282 miles

Undertrays and sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2020 133,624 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 133,624 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 116,630 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 116,630 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2019 105,361 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 105,360 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2018 84,369 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2017 44,092 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Dec 2016 49,543 miles

Nearside Front tyre cuts on sidewall

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

Offside Front fog light not working

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 28 Dec 2016 49,495 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front tyre cuts on sidewall

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

Offside Front fog light not working

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 26,457 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre, 245/45/19

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm, 245/45/19 (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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A24 BJF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 A24 BJF, 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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A24 BJF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 30 November 2012.

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