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EA12 RVF

2012 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests30 (24 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

377,572 mi
Last recorded377,572 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano93,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA12 RVF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

24 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 377,572 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Jun 2026 377,563 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Dec 2025 351,715 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2025 351,564 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 322,108 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2025 322,107 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 301,668 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 288,403 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear auxiliary heating pipes at rear slightly misting

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 277,218 miles

Nearside Front Outer Direction indicator slightly discoloured wing mirror (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2022 277,218 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Direction indicator slightly discoloured wing mirror (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 261,168 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 243,405 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 227,122 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 211,978 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 196,321 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 193,116 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2018 193,116 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 179,118 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2017 161,897 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 158,951 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)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 149,875 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 142,783 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 130,840 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 117,203 miles

Rear Inner both sides tyre wearing edge

Pass 19 May 2015 97,878 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 82,275 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 82,275 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 61,913 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 56,652 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 16,847 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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EA12 RVF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EA12 RVF, 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 EA12 RVF registered?

EA12 RVF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 18 June 2012.

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