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EA62 PKF

2012 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

323,097 mi
Last recorded323,097 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano93,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA62 PKF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 323,097 miles

o/s nn/s front inner tyres wearing badly on inside edges

o/s rear indicator lense broken

o/s rear tyre wearing on inside edges

Fail 15 Apr 2026 323,091 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Direction indicator incorrect colour o/s n/s rear (4.4.3 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

o/s nn/s front inner tyres wearing badly on inside edges

o/s rear indicator lense broken

o/s rear tyre wearing on inside edges

Pass 1 Oct 2025 314,080 miles

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 24 Sep 2025 314,077 miles

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

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

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 291,599 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Jun 2024 280,110 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2024 280,108 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 274,475 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2023 274,475 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 263,852 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 250,471 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 7 Jun 2021 250,446 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 245,473 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 232,667 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 227,322 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 213,108 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 211,535 miles

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

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 178,173 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 148,061 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2017 122,794 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 102,157 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 77,645 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 46,504 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 46,328 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2015 33,693 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 33,214 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 26,043 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 16,755 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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EA62 PKF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EA62 PKF, 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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EA62 PKF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 26 October 2012.

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