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HK12 AUA

2012 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

201,982 mi
Last recorded201,982 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano93,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK12 AUA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 201,982 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth Brake pedal rubber worn (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR tyre sidewall damaged and worn on both inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn close to limit at 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 193,808 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 183,850 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 175,421 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 162,036 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2022 162,036 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 160,683 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 154,825 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 145,432 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

both rear suspension air bags are perishing

Fail 10 Jan 2018 145,432 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both rear suspension air bags are perishing

Pass 23 Dec 2016 133,503 miles

Nearside 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)

Fail 22 Dec 2016 133,503 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside 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 20 May 2016 115,351 miles

Damage to the nearside door mirror glass

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear upper bushes (2.7.4)

Windscreen damaged - not seriously affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 9 Dec 2015 98,578 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Dec 2015 98,527 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside edge worn (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut to tread (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both edges wearing - just legal (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 74,787 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 29,603 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Jun 2012 337 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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HK12 AUA 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 77.8%.

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 HK12 AUA, 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 HK12 AUA registered?

HK12 AUA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 22 June 2012.

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