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KY12 YAX

2012 Mercedes-benz Viano

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

216,098 mi
Last recorded216,098 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano93,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY12 YAX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 216,098 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 200,598 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 176,163 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 171,045 miles

underside corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2022 166,304 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 160,902 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 151,716 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 143,642 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 136,629 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 125,792 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 110,191 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 110,191 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2019 110,148 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 98,180 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 98,180 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 92,588 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 91,124 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Feb 2018 91,123 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Aug 2017 79,163 miles

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 24 Aug 2017 79,163 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 68,482 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 68,002 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 57,844 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on both Inner and Outer edge

Pass 1 May 2015 41,240 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 1 Apr 2015 39,860 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 YAX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YAX, 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 YAX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 16 April 2012.

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