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CE12 VBZ

2012 Mercedes-benz Viano

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

161,915 mi
Last recorded161,915 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano93,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE12 VBZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 161,915 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2026 161,913 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2026 161,872 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2025 141,440 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 112,096 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 89,380 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms front bushes slight debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2023 89,372 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms front bushes slight debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge wear

Pass 14 Mar 2023 86,743 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 83,021 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust repair

Fail 15 Mar 2022 82,293 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear exhaust repair

Pass 9 Mar 2021 78,095 miles

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 13 Mar 2020 74,225 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 74,173 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm +cords exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2019 67,226 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 62,379 miles

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

both middle and rear exhaust clamps corroded through

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 9 Mar 2018 62,261 miles

Nearside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance l.e.d unit req (1.4.A.2e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both middle and rear exhaust clamps corroded through

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 55,882 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 50,633 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 44,883 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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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CE12 VBZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 CE12 VBZ, 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 CE12 VBZ registered?

CE12 VBZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is CE12 VBZ safe to buy?

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