MOT Status
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269,841 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Significant movement in inner track arm balljoint. ()
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Brake performance unable to be tested ball joint (1.2.1 (g))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective downpipe to centre section mount corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective downpipe to centre section mount corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front inner (front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (inner front) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
Suspension bellows damaged or deteriorated and function affected both rear (5.3.5 (b) (i))
Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle both front inner wheel arch lining insecure (5.2.3 (f))
Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (inner front) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
centre exhaust clamp broken, minor leak of gases
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front ' inner front' wishbone bushes (2.4.G.2)
Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front ' inner front' wishbone bushes (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FV12 FUB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 FV12 FUB, 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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FV12 FUB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 13 April 2012.
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