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MK12 ZFV

2012 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,240 mi
Last recorded88,240 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano93,372 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK12 ZFV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 88,240 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 86,746 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 83,007 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 78,465 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

play in both inner rack joints

Fail 23 Jun 2023 78,465 miles

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

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both ball joints (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

play in both inner rack joints

Pass 6 Jul 2022 64,056 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust clamp broken but system still supported

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2022 64,054 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi detached from DPF (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust clamp broken but system still supported

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 58,050 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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MK12 ZFV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 MK12 ZFV, 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 MK12 ZFV registered?

MK12 ZFV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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