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FM12 BZH

2012 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

56,304 mi
Last recorded56,304 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano93,372 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM12 BZH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 56,304 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2026 56,304 miles

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

Offside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 51,979 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 46,642 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 46,441 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Body component slightly loose Bumper damage (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Spare wheel carrier loose. No likely to come adrift

Pass 20 Feb 2023 45,707 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp inoperative

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 23 Jan 2023 45,696 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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 (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 14 Dec 2021 44,499 miles

Nearside Rear damage to bottom of sliding door

Offside Front bumper damaged

Offside Rear bumper damaged

Fail 14 Dec 2021 44,499 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2256016 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear damage to bottom of sliding door

Offside Front bumper damaged

Offside Rear bumper damaged

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 40,089 miles

Nearside Front bumper damaged (not likely to become detached)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 29,991 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 26,512 miles

Nearside Front Outer Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Door mirror side repeater damaged. Still emitting amber light. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 6 Jun 2018 26,511 miles

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted Bumper insecure OSF (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative Bumper damaged, washer jet mount damaged/insecure (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Door mirror side repeater damaged. Still emitting amber light. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 23,001 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 18,302 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 18,302 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working mirror (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working mirror (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2015 12,557 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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FM12 BZH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FM12 BZH, 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 FM12 BZH registered?

FM12 BZH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 15 August 2012.

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