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H1 HVE

2012 Mercedes-benz Viano

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

137,621 mi
Last recorded137,621 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano93,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH1 HVE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 137,621 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2026 137,531 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

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 7 Jul 2025 133,974 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2025 133,974 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 128,993 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2023 121,341 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 112,269 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 109,060 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 106,471 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 100,829 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 93,853 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 88,776 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 84,145 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 83,213 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 78,897 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 72,187 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2017 67,783 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 60,781 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 57,867 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 48,566 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 42,296 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 42,296 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 May 2014 30,245 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 24,710 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 15,177 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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H1 HVE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 H1 HVE, 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 H1 HVE registered?

H1 HVE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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