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HD12 FPA

2012 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,234 mi
Last recorded64,234 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano93,372 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD12 FPA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 64,234 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2025 62,448 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Sep 2025 62,448 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 60,868 miles

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

Rear both suspension air bag perished

Pass 5 Sep 2023 58,734 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension airbag slightly perished

Offside Rear Suspension airbag slightly perished

Fail 5 Sep 2023 58,734 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension airbag slightly perished

Offside Rear Suspension airbag slightly perished

Pass 31 Aug 2022 57,812 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 56,945 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 56,945 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 54,204 miles

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 silencer clamp broken but not leaking

Pass 26 Jul 2019 48,886 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 48,881 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low on the outer edges and slight damage to the outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 41,164 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 41,135 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 33,570 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 80-85% worn 3mm (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre outer side wall damaged/split

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Wiper worn & smearing screen

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 75-80% worn (3.5.1g)

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 2 Aug 2017 33,570 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 80-85% worn 3mm (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Tyre outer side wall damaged/split

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Wiper worn & smearing screen

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 75-80% worn (3.5.1g)

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 2 Aug 2016 25,176 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 16,908 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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HD12 FPA 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 66.7%.

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 HD12 FPA, 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 HD12 FPA registered?

HD12 FPA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is HD12 FPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for HD12 FPA shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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