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GJ12 UFR

2012 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

157,458 mi
Last recorded157,458 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano93,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ12 UFR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 157,458 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 153,136 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2025 153,089 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure mounting broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure silencer mounting broken,missing. (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Charge air cooler hanging loose under front bumper.

Pass 6 Jun 2024 148,906 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres worn or worn on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jun 2024 148,899 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres worn or worn on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2023 141,644 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn, 3mm @centre of tread. 245/45R18 100Y XL. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn, 3.2mm @centre of tread. 245/45R18 100Y XL. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 18 May 2023 141,534 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn, 3mm @centre of tread. 245/45R18 100Y XL. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn, 3.2mm @centre of tread. 245/45R18 100Y XL. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 May 2022 132,247 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 122,065 miles

Differential mounting bushes worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, 6.7mm @centre of tread. 205/65R16C. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perished. (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, 4.4mm @centre of tread. 205/65R16C. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished. (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, 4.9mm @centre of tread. 205/65R16C. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perished. (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, 4.1mm @centre of tread. 205/65R16C. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished. (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 1 Jun 2021 122,065 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Differential mounting bushes worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, 6.7mm @centre of tread. 205/65R16C. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perished. (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, 4.4mm @centre of tread. 205/65R16C. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished. (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, 4.9mm @centre of tread. 205/65R16C. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perished. (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, 4.1mm @centre of tread. 205/65R16C. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished. (5.2.3 (j))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 121,755 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2019 116,634 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 115,790 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 108,362 miles

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

centre exhaust clamp rusted

Pass 5 Sep 2018 102,538 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 94,798 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 89,579 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 89,579 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 81,124 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 72,099 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 65,953 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has nail init

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

Pass 16 May 2015 45,478 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 26,852 miles

Brake wear sensor light on how ever front and rear brake pads above legal limit.

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 23,669 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 11,455 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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GJ12 UFR is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GJ12 UFR, 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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GJ12 UFR is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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