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FT12 PBY

2012 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

176,251 mi
Last recorded176,251 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano93,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT12 PBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 176,251 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 171,061 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 166,230 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 153,847 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 137,794 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 137,794 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 137,327 miles

Offside Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 136,922 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 125,502 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 125,502 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 77,163 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 76,839 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 18 Oct 2017 76,839 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2016 59,024 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 34,802 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 25,489 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 21,302 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 14,070 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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FT12 PBY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FT12 PBY, 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 FT12 PBY registered?

FT12 PBY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 18 June 2012.

Is FT12 PBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT12 PBY shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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