CarVerify

Free Car Check

MY12 MRC

2012 Mercedes-benz Viano

Black Diesel 2987cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,641 mi
Last recorded49,641 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano93,372 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationMY12 MRC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 49,641 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wear. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 38,091 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 38,068 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 4 Aug 2023 35,448 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth pedal rubber worn & split (1.1.2 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2023 35,448 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective centre row of seats (7.1.2 (e))

Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury tailgate chrome trim above registration plate has sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth pedal rubber worn & split (1.1.2 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault PRS warning lamp illuminated during test but at the end of the test warning lamp has extinguished. repeated engine start up sequence twice, no further fault found. (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 34,364 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2022 34,351 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt installation has a rail or other harsh object fitted without suitable padding as required (10.1 (j))

Rear Rear wiper not in right position .

Pass 1 Jul 2021 32,868 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 31,887 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2020 31,877 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 29,854 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 26,098 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 25,904 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective centre (5.2.5b)

offside centre seat belt retracting mechanism weak

offside front tyre worn bald on edges

Pass 4 Apr 2017 21,558 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 15,522 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 12,621 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
Full Mercedes-benz Viano reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

MY12 MRC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano in Black with a 2,987cc 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 MY12 MRC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MY12 MRC?

You can check the full history of MY12 MRC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was MY12 MRC registered?

MY12 MRC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 5 April 2012.

Is MY12 MRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for MY12 MRC shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MY12 MRC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on MY12 MRC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.