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DF61 GPU

2012 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests34 (26 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

172,499 mi
Last recorded172,499 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano93,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF61 GPU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

26 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 172,499 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Nov 2025 172,291 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 161,872 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2024 161,591 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2023 151,426 miles

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

Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess both sides cracking and perishing (5.3.5 (b) (i))

outside air temp sensor insecure and hanging under vehicle

Fail 15 Nov 2023 151,416 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess both sides cracking and perishing (5.3.5 (b) (i))

outside air temp sensor insecure and hanging under vehicle

Pass 18 Nov 2022 137,155 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Nov 2021 134,229 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 134,228 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 131,526 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 129,166 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 126,823 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 110,083 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 109,868 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 96,138 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 95,482 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 92,189 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 91,243 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 84,410 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 80,822 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 79,352 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Aug 2015 79,341 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Dec 2014 63,415 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Nov 2014 62,728 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 55,119 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 Jun 2014 55,112 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 53,366 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 53,366 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 48,276 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 44,187 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2013 43,184 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2013 37,717 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 May 2013 29,650 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2012 3,983 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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DF61 GPU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DF61 GPU, 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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DF61 GPU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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