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MJ62 YXW

2012 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

188,577 mi
Last recorded188,577 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano93,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ62 YXW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 188,577 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2026 188,577 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2025 183,578 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess suspension airbag deteriorated (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 171,079 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 158,097 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 144,264 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 144,264 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2021 133,812 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 127,599 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 124,708 miles

advise n/s/f lower arm front bush split but has no free movement

advise n/s/f tyre worn low on outer edge

advise o/s/r anti roll bar linkage upper bush worn and has slight free play

advise rear exhaust mounting broken

Fail 25 Sep 2019 124,708 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

advise n/s/f lower arm front bush split but has no free movement

advise n/s/f tyre worn low on outer edge

advise o/s/r anti roll bar linkage upper bush worn and has slight free play

advise rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 28 Sep 2018 101,823 miles

Front Brake pads getting low

Lower Windscreen cracked but not effecting view of the road

Offside Front Tyre worn inner edge 225/60/16

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2018 101,823 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/60/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/60/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pads getting low

Lower Windscreen cracked but not effecting view of the road

Offside Front Tyre worn inner edge 225/60/16

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2016 58,877 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake applies little effort

front brake discs worn

Pass 4 Dec 2015 35,700 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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MJ62 YXW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MJ62 YXW, 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 MJ62 YXW registered?

MJ62 YXW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 30 November 2012.

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