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KP12 XAF

2012 Mercedes-benz Viano

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

62,073 mi
Last recorded62,073 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano93,372 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP12 XAF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 62,073 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Offside Rear Bumper trim damaged/missing

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s & n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 May 2025 62,041 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Offside Rear Bumper trim damaged/,missing

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 May 2024 60,158 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Rear Bumper trim damaged/missing

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Light intensity slightly reduced (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 May 2024 60,158 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Rear Bumper trim damaged/missing

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Light intensity slightly reduced (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 May 2023 58,454 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Light unit slightly damaged

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 May 2023 58,454 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure Hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose Clamp deteriorated (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Light unit slightly damaged

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 May 2022 56,244 miles

Central Exhaust clamp deteriorated

Offside Side repeater light intensity slightly reduced

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 May 2021 46,474 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear seats removed ()

Fail 18 May 2021 46,474 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear seats removed ()

Pass 11 Aug 2020 41,154 miles

no emissions print out, too clean

Fail 10 Aug 2020 41,154 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front BUMPER/ARCH LINER DAMAGED/INSECURE

no emissions print out, too clean

Pass 3 May 2019 38,497 miles

No emission printout, too clean.

Fail 3 May 2019 38,497 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge.

No emission printout, too clean.

Rear Exhaust clamp deteriorated.

Pass 15 May 2018 35,746 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 32,667 miles

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

cracks in o/s/r tyre

n/s wipers split

Pass 1 Jun 2016 26,347 miles

both front tyres splitting on outer edge

both rear tyres starting to crack on outer edge

undertray loose offside front

Pass 19 May 2015 22,535 miles

undertray adrift

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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KP12 XAF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KP12 XAF, 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 KP12 XAF registered?

KP12 XAF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 28 May 2012.

Is KP12 XAF safe to buy?

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