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K23 NJC

2012 Mercedes-benz Viano

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

226,999 mi
Last recorded226,999 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano93,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK23 NJC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 226,999 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 221,620 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2025 221,620 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 214,320 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2024 214,320 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 205,699 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 205,227 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation inside light lense. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Clamp missing. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 195,933 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 195,553 miles

Service brake excessively binding Unable to rotate wheel (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 187,811 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear park brake readings much lower than n.s recommend investigation

Fail 22 Oct 2020 187,811 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear park brake readings much lower than n.s recommend investigation

Pass 7 Oct 2019 183,420 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2019 171,905 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 161,418 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 148,797 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 135,498 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 122,623 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 110,202 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 97,159 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 73,514 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 65,376 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 48,153 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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K23 NJC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 K23 NJC, 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 K23 NJC registered?

K23 NJC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 2 April 2012.

Is K23 NJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for K23 NJC shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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