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MJ12 RRZ

2012 Mercedes-benz Viano

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

179,093 mi
Last recorded179,093 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano93,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ12 RRZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 179,093 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 169,099 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 159,539 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 147,174 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outter Tyre Edge Worn.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyres Getting Low On Tread Depth,

Pass 1 Apr 2022 137,659 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 123,986 miles

Offside Rear damaged lens

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2021 123,986 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear damaged lens

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 114,567 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 101,676 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 101,676 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 89,618 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face. (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face. (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 89,618 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face. (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face. (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face. (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Mar 2018 89,609 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Aug 2017 88,746 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 85,215 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2016 85,215 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 81,997 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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MJ12 RRZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MJ12 RRZ, 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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MJ12 RRZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 23 May 2012.

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