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HK12 TFN

2012 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

178,645 mi
Last recorded178,645 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano93,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK12 TFN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 178,645 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2025 163,631 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 138,897 miles

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

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

Fail 31 May 2024 138,409 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 115,843 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 May 2022 104,572 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2022 104,572 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2021 94,972 miles

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

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

Fail 25 May 2021 94,972 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 May 2020 84,250 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 72,708 miles

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

Nearside Front mirror glass damaged

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

Pass 15 May 2018 62,464 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 62,304 miles

Nearside Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 May 2017 49,410 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear tyre low on tread

Pass 18 May 2016 39,584 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 32,939 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edges, rear brake pads low.

front tyres wearing on outer edges, rear brake pads low.

tyre tread depths

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 TFN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TFN, 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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HK12 TFN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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