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B19 RUJ

2012 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

155,150 mi
Last recorded155,150 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano93,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB19 RUJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 155,150 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 150,040 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Oct 2024 150,036 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn both shocker bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 136,862 miles

Offside Rear Air Spring Showing Signs Of Perishing

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Wiper Not Cleaning Window

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 128,923 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/55 zr21 101y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 225/55 zr17 101y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

diff bushes deteriorated

Fail 17 Oct 2022 128,923 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/55 zr21 101y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 225/55 zr17 101y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

diff bushes deteriorated

Pass 29 Sep 2021 120,737 miles

Exhaust mounting defective backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

rear diff bushes slightly deteriorated

Fail 27 Sep 2021 120,736 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

rear diff bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 Sep 2020 112,243 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Dunlop Sport maxx 225/55 ZR 17 101Y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play Drag link ball joint or steering rack has very slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Only 2 seats fitted at time of test, Front Passenger and Drivers ()

Fail 29 Sep 2020 112,243 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Dunlop Sport maxx 225/55 ZR 17 101Y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play Drag link ball joint or steering rack has very slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Only 2 seats fitted at time of test, Front Passenger and Drivers ()

Pass 2 Oct 2019 103,852 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Delaminating (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Oct 2019 103,852 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure Clamp missing exhaust loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Delaminating (0.1 (b))

Front Exhaust silencer likely to become detached exhaust clamp missing ( exhaust loose ) (8.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 90,479 miles

Slight play in steering at Offside

Fail 8 Oct 2018 90,478 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished / splitting ( 225/55 R17 ) (5.2.3 (e))

Slight play in steering at Offside

Pass 23 Apr 2018 76,280 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 76,280 miles

Side repeater not working Both ( lamps in mirrors ) (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 50,553 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 43,866 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 37,654 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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B19 RUJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 B19 RUJ, 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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B19 RUJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 20 March 2012.

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