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OU12 ZXT

2012 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

113,040 mi
Last recorded113,040 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano93,372 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 113,040 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 105,085 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Apr 2025 105,083 miles

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

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

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Mar 2024 90,215 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 84,565 miles

Handbrake only just met requirements

Offside and Nearside front tyres wearing on inner edge

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Wing mirror repeaters weak

Pass 7 Apr 2022 83,046 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside rear brake discs corroded

Rear exhaust mount deteriorated

Pass 17 Dec 2020 82,324 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 76,868 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 76,358 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust support mount near gearbox corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 76,358 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust support mount near gearbox corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure Exhaust clamps between front to mid section and mid to rear section are missing. Renew both. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 66,334 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 66,333 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 50,432 miles

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

offside front tyre worn at edges

Pass 20 Jul 2015 43,402 miles

front tyres wearing uneaven

n/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 16 May 2014 28,147 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 12,868 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 ZXT is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZXT, 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 ZXT registered?

OU12 ZXT is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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