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OU12 ZXP

2012 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

111,740 mi
Last recorded111,740 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano93,372 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU12 ZXP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 111,740 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 109,989 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2024 109,981 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 107,858 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 102,460 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 99,675 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 96,374 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 21 Nov 2020 96,374 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 91,349 miles

Emissions test attempted but results too low to register.

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Nov 2019 91,300 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Emissions test attempted but results too low to register.

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 88,785 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 83,918 miles

centre and rear exhaust clamps broken

Pass 16 Nov 2016 71,025 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Nov 2016 71,025 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working mirror indicator (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 55,979 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 May 2015 41,607 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front fog lamp not working

Pass 29 May 2013 14,053 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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OU12 ZXP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 2,148cc 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 OU12 ZXP, 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 OU12 ZXP registered?

OU12 ZXP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 10 May 2012.

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The MOT history for OU12 ZXP shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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