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GU12 OOY

2012 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

158,446 mi
Last recorded158,446 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano93,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 OOY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 158,446 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear diff bushes worn

Pass 4 Feb 2025 157,402 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 149,280 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 136,788 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 135,008 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 135,008 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 131,453 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 119,238 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 110,916 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 102,543 miles

front brake discs heavily worn

Fail 29 Jun 2017 120,504 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush upper bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush upper bush (2.7.4)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs heavily worn

Pass 18 May 2016 97,574 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 96,557 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 90,194 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 77,681 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 63,669 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 51,216 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 34,227 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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GU12 OOY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GU12 OOY, 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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GU12 OOY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 12 March 2012.

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