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M7 NGU

2012 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

171,107 mi
Last recorded171,107 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano93,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM7 NGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 171,107 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front wishbones (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 162,954 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2024 162,931 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2023 153,431 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 142,746 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 142,746 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 131,969 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 131,967 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2020 124,025 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 114,416 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 98,973 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 98,973 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 86,499 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 69,408 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 57,256 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 41,177 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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M7 NGU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M7 NGU, 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 M7 NGU registered?

M7 NGU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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