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CP12 CLJ

2012 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

318,281 mi
Last recorded318,281 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano93,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP12 CLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 318,281 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 312,240 miles

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Pass 23 Apr 2024 309,806 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 305,063 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 298,030 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2022 298,030 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 281,050 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 248,907 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 216,439 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 186,108 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 153,110 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 118,317 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 88,381 miles

OSF tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 40,147 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 39,811 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 29,778 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

front wipers slightly deteriorated

n/s/f tyre worn outter edges close to cords

o/s/f tyre slightly worn on edges

Fail 17 Apr 2015 29,778 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front wipers slightly deteriorated

n/s/f tyre worn outter edges close to cords

o/s/f tyre slightly worn on edges

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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CP12 CLJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 CP12 CLJ, 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 CP12 CLJ registered?

CP12 CLJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 20 April 2012.

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