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EK62 RFL

2012 Mercedes-benz Viano

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

147,647 mi
Last recorded147,647 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano93,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK62 RFL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 147,647 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2026 146,998 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 114,291 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2025 114,135 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 113,798 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 113,793 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 108,655 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 105,059 miles

parking brake pedal at limit of travel, advise adjustment/repair asap

Pass 10 Jan 2023 97,821 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 10 Jan 2023 97,821 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 84,398 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 84,398 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 62,603 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 62,600 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 49,686 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 49,686 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working in door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2018 45,231 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 38,804 miles

brake pedal rubber is split / worn

Fail 17 Oct 2017 38,804 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

brake pedal rubber is split / worn

Pass 27 Oct 2016 33,612 miles

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

brake pedal rubber is split // worn

Pass 27 Oct 2015 23,293 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 23,290 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer tyre wall (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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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EK62 RFL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EK62 RFL, 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 EK62 RFL registered?

EK62 RFL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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