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LX12 UYS

2012 Mercedes-benz Viano

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,352 mi
Last recorded88,352 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano93,372 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX12 UYS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 88,352 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material very slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 81,728 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 75,602 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2024 75,602 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 67,469 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 61,881 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 55,627 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 51,953 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 51,953 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 44,307 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 38,179 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 38,179 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 32,380 miles

Long handbrake travel

Pass 29 Mar 2016 30,535 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 23,837 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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LX12 UYS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 LX12 UYS, 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 LX12 UYS registered?

LX12 UYS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is LX12 UYS safe to buy?

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