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EF12 HVR

2012 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

120,000 mi
Last recorded120,000 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano93,372 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 HVR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 120,000 miles

Brake pipes greased not allowing full inspection

Centre exhaust box outer skin corroded

Engine oil leak but not excessive

Fail 27 Jul 2026 119,992 miles

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

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

Brake pipes greased not allowing full inspection

Centre exhaust box outer skin corroded

Engine oil leak but not excessive

Pass 29 Jul 2025 114,223 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 Jul 2024 106,951 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear disc's (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective and centre exhaust box corroded on the outer skins (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 99,078 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2023 99,057 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

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 2mm at time of test. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 94,491 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front lipped and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test nearside middle row fitted and time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Aug 2021 87,103 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 84,355 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 79,001 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 73,145 miles

Brake pedal spongy.

Pass 20 Jul 2018 63,542 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 53,496 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 50,891 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 44,023 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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EF12 HVR is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 EF12 HVR, 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 EF12 HVR registered?

EF12 HVR is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 23 June 2012.

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