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KY12 DDE

2012 Mercedes-benz Viano

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

366,765 mi
Last recorded366,765 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano93,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY12 DDE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2024 366,765 miles

Front undertray fitted

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 351,165 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 321,949 miles

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2022 321,655 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 296,274 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 296,248 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2020 289,702 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 247,667 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 217,027 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 208,061 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 185,685 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 185,685 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 136,707 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 111,369 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 111,045 miles

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 90,804 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 43,258 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 5,367 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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KY12 DDE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KY12 DDE, 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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KY12 DDE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 8 March 2012.

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