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FV12 XLX

2012 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

254,473 mi
Last recorded254,473 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano93,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV12 XLX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 254,473 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and Rear both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light slightly damage (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 5 May 2026 254,473 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and Rear both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light slightly damage (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Spare tyre defective ()

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

Pass 28 Apr 2025 252,640 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Apr 2025 252,640 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 249,991 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side (5.3.2 (d))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 246,944 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 11 May 2022 243,391 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side (5.3.2 (d))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 7 May 2021 238,990 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))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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))

Pass 4 May 2020 231,825 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 217,152 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 201,956 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 188,121 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2017 182,281 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 May 2017 174,243 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 153,619 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 May 2016 136,473 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 125,362 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 105,763 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 99,049 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 79,976 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 68,200 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2013 46,324 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 XLX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 FV12 XLX, 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 XLX registered?

FV12 XLX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 17 April 2012.

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