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L88 FCY

2012 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

190,015 mi
Last recorded190,015 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano93,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL88 FCY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 190,015 miles

Exhaust mounting defective x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 162,986 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 137,265 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 117,516 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive steering rack leaking both ends (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2022 87,242 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 68,370 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2021 68,363 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 60,248 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 7 Jan 2020 60,227 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 46,442 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 39,512 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR. (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 9 Jan 2018 39,511 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure SIDE WALLS. (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed OUTER TYRE WALL. (4.1.D.1b)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR. (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 May 2017 36,694 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 32,188 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 31,549 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)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 23,789 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2015 23,671 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2015 22,432 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 14,330 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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L88 FCY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 L88 FCY, 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 L88 FCY registered?

L88 FCY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 26 October 2012.

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