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FV12 FUB

2012 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

269,841 mi
Last recorded269,841 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano93,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV12 FUB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 269,841 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Significant movement in inner track arm balljoint. ()

Fail 20 Oct 2025 269,841 miles

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) ()

Pass 16 Oct 2024 258,065 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Oct 2024 258,064 miles

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) ()

Pass 19 Oct 2023 247,681 miles

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))

Fail 19 Oct 2023 247,681 miles

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))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 229,721 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 208,539 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 195,556 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Oct 2020 195,555 miles

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) ()

Pass 17 Oct 2019 177,082 miles

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))

Fail 15 Oct 2019 176,929 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 155,261 miles

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))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 136,219 miles

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))

Fail 4 Oct 2018 136,208 miles

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))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 118,578 miles

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)

Fail 16 Apr 2018 118,578 miles

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)

Pass 4 Oct 2017 101,181 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front ' inner front' wishbone bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Oct 2017 101,181 miles

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)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 86,164 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 72,719 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 58,035 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 12,970 miles

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)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 54,759 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 46,609 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 38,714 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 34,150 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 26,349 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 19,112 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 11,565 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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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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What year was FV12 FUB registered?

FV12 FUB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 13 April 2012.

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