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MJ61 VGM

2012 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

295,689 mi
Last recorded295,689 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano93,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ61 VGM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 295,689 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2024 288,740 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 275,962 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2023 275,962 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 251,354 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Jul 2022 251,354 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2021 236,976 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2021 236,976 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 230,039 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 230,039 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 211,578 miles

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

parking brake lever near to end of reserve travel

Pass 9 Jan 2018 190,290 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 170,083 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 169,763 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 148,890 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

covers in engine bay obstructing some components

covers under vehicle obstructing some components

Pass 4 Jun 2015 129,209 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 116,699 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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MJ61 VGM is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 MJ61 VGM, 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 MJ61 VGM registered?

MJ61 VGM is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 26 January 2012.

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