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LL12 UAJ

2012 Mercedes-benz Viano

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

148,405 mi
Last recorded148,405 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano93,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL12 UAJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 148,405 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 142,211 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 135,896 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 130,106 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S + O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S + O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2022 113,601 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S + O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S + O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 May 2022 113,601 miles

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S + O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S + O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 100,381 miles

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

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2021 100,381 miles

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

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Central Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 94,732 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 82,035 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing thin on the outer edges

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 68,490 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both outer bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Mar 2018 68,490 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both outer bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 55,561 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 41,312 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 29,897 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 25,098 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 19,067 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 May 2014 19,067 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 13,976 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Nov 2013 13,976 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge but not to ply or cords and within limits

Pass 8 May 2013 8,778 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

zero emissions detected

Fail 8 May 2013 8,778 miles

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

zero emissions detected

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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LL12 UAJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LL12 UAJ, 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 LL12 UAJ registered?

LL12 UAJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 18 May 2012.

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