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HK12 AUO

2012 Mercedes-benz Viano

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

114,214 mi
Last recorded114,214 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano93,372 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK12 AUO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 114,214 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 106,383 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2025 106,362 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 99,765 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs corroded/lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower wishbone bushes worn/split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r brake pipe coating bubbling near ferrule, possible corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear subframe/suspension arms corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush rear shock absorbers top bushes worn. (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis members above rear axle corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 92,980 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear mount (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 86,046 miles

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

Centre exhaust clamp missing

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 80,709 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 75,189 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 71,432 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 63,543 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 53,938 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 40,711 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 AUO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 HK12 AUO, 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 AUO registered?

HK12 AUO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 11 July 2012.

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