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GY12 VYO

2012 Mercedes-benz Viano

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,423 mi
Last recorded102,423 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano93,372 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY12 VYO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 102,423 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 88,536 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated small hole (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Both suspension air bags heavily deteriorated

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both upper (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 75,691 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2023 75,691 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (showing white) (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 May 2023 74,395 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge, outer edge wearing smooth (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs worn, lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2022 69,283 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides badly discoloured (Almost white) (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres starting to perish in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 May 2022 69,195 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low both edges (Almost worn smooth inner edge) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides badly discoloured (Almost white) (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres starting to perish in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2021 63,180 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both indicators discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 28 Apr 2021 62,813 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both indicators discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 56,880 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 52,258 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 50,010 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 45,847 miles

n/s/f lower swivel boot perished /split

Pass 6 May 2016 39,482 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2015 28,867 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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GY12 VYO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 GY12 VYO, 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 GY12 VYO registered?

GY12 VYO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 23 May 2012.

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