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ABH 494C

2012 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests29 (25 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate86.2%

Mileage

335,186 mi
Last recorded335,186 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano93,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABH 494C
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

25 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 335,186 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 331,901 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 330,585 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 318,062 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2023 318,025 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 297,518 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 286,166 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 270,850 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 263,543 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 257,274 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 252,007 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 249,717 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 249,717 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 241,341 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 229,023 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 220,856 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 220,856 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 210,436 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 180,914 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 161,236 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 161,236 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 134,232 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 118,770 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 90,743 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 89,148 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Oct 2014 74,219 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2014 48,693 miles

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)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 36,182 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 10,524 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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ABH 494C is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.2%.

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 ABH 494C, 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 ABH 494C registered?

ABH 494C is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 2 April 2012.

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The MOT history for ABH 494C shows 29 tests with a 86.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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