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DA12 TVD

2012 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

157,048 mi
Last recorded157,048 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano93,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA12 TVD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 157,048 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2025 157,040 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 148,088 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 136,447 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2023 136,437 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm ALL 4 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2022 127,400 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 112,991 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear light lens slightly damaged

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 96,264 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))

exhaust clamps corroding

Fail 3 Sep 2020 96,264 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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))

brake worning light on

exhaust clamps corroding

Pass 20 Sep 2019 84,094 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 79,249 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 73,534 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 68,254 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 65,123 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 54,265 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 54,265 miles

Emissions not tested too clean (7.4.B.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 52,364 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 45,444 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 41,293 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 33,379 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 26,458 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 19,113 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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DA12 TVD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DA12 TVD, 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 DA12 TVD registered?

DA12 TVD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 30 May 2012.

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