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B4 NSL

2012 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

188,963 mi
Last recorded188,963 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano93,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 NSL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 188,963 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 184,994 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 181,465 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 175,378 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 171,121 miles
Pass 1 May 2020 168,670 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 167,400 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 May 2019 167,400 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2018 156,588 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 143,269 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 140,971 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 134,016 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 125,605 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 118,418 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 105,334 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2015 96,166 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 81,434 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2014 70,614 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 52,327 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 35,162 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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B4 NSL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 B4 NSL, 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 B4 NSL registered?

B4 NSL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 26 March 2012.

Is B4 NSL safe to buy?

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