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FA55 TYS

2012 Mercedes-benz Viano

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

141,055 mi
Last recorded141,055 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano93,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA55 TYS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 141,055 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2025 140,929 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction air fresheners, ornaments and cables in drivers field of vision (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements number plate characters incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter torn (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour indicator faded to white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle rear most door (tailgate entry/exit for rear seating) cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements number plate characters incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Body component likely to become detached fuel filler cap access panel partially detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre bald on outer edge and has a split exposing the cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust centre to front joint clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated gaiter perished and cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear most seat missing ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated gaiter holed and leaking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear roadwheel inner rim has a welded repair

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged centre seat belt of middle row of seats flexible buckle cover partially missing (7.1.2 (d))

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 124,856 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 109,543 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 101,231 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 84,533 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2021 84,533 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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 65,786 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 47,211 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 45,024 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 36,207 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 31,609 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 21,936 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/r tyre low tread

o/s/r tyre low tread

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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FA55 TYS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 FA55 TYS, 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 FA55 TYS registered?

FA55 TYS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 7 August 2012.

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