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J121 MPH

2012 Mercedes-benz Viano

Green Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

83,046 mi
Last recorded83,046 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano93,372 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ121 MPH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 83,046 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Aug 2026 83,044 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Differential system (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Differential system (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Aug 2025 73,886 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Aug 2024 63,954 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2024 63,948 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 53,128 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 41,880 miles

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 20 Aug 2022 41,880 miles

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 30,266 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 30,266 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 19,134 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 18,604 miles

Nearside mirror cracked but clear view to the rear

Pass 11 Feb 2019 16,700 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 14,897 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 12,521 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 9,114 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 7,324 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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J121 MPH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano in Green with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 J121 MPH, 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 J121 MPH registered?

J121 MPH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 15 May 2012.

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