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JMA 51H

2012 Mercedes-benz Viano

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

119,952 mi
Last recorded119,952 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano93,372 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJMA 51H
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 119,952 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Flexi section hanger bracket detached. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 114,686 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2mm tread depth. (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever close to full extent of travel, it appears the system requires adjustment or repair. further investigation required.

Fail 30 Oct 2024 114,686 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2mm tread depth. (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever close to full extent of travel, it appears the system requires adjustment or repair. further investigation required.

Pass 25 Oct 2023 109,036 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 104,405 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Oct 2022 104,405 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 98,984 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 98,979 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 92,144 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 86,268 miles

Both rear axle console bushes worn/split

Fail 29 Oct 2019 86,216 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Both rear axle console bushes worn/split

Pass 30 Oct 2018 76,038 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 66,325 miles

Front front to mid pipe bracket corroded and adrift but exhaust still adequately supported

Front horn sound incorrect but load and one tone

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread and damaged at lower section , (6.3.1d)

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance has water ingress (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 23 Oct 2017 66,325 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel foot parking brake (3.1.6b)

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

Front front to mid pipe bracket corroded and adrift but exhaust still adequately supported

Front horn sound incorrect but load and one tone

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread and damaged at lower section , (6.3.1d)

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance has water ingress (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 57,863 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 42,868 miles

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

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

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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JMA 51H is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 JMA 51H, 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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JMA 51H is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 30 November 2012.

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