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HN12 HSZ

2012 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

236,885 mi
Last recorded236,885 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano93,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN12 HSZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 236,885 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 227,598 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 9 Dec 2024 227,595 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 213,856 miles

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

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

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 202,227 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 185,887 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 171,850 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 171,635 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 155,768 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 155,757 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing 1 x wheel nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing 1 x wheel nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working also lens missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing 1 x wheel nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing 1 x wheel nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 125,414 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 95,715 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 70,694 miles

Nearside Front Tyre inner/outer edges worn

Offside Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% side mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre inner edge worn

oil leak around engine area

Pass 20 Oct 2015 56,469 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 49,507 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 47,847 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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HN12 HSZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HN12 HSZ, 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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HN12 HSZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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