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GX12 LHV

2012 Mercedes-benz Viano

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

196,880 mi
Last recorded196,880 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2021
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano93,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX12 LHV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2021 196,880 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 190,940 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 181,205 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 180,620 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 167,974 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Nov 2018 156,970 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 142,558 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 130,301 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2017 130,301 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 6 May 2017 117,502 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 103,228 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 101,479 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 101,384 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 83,149 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2016 83,149 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 67,752 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 67,721 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 59,934 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 59,934 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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GX12 LHV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 GX12 LHV, 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 GX12 LHV registered?

GX12 LHV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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