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OU12 ZYE

2012 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

182,985 mi
Last recorded182,985 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano93,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU12 ZYE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 182,985 miles

Central Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Middle row (7.1.2 (d))

Coolant leak

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Rears

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

Pass 11 Jul 2025 182,934 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Central Seat belt buckle slightly damaged 2nd row (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Nearside 2nd row & All 3rd row

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

Fail 1 May 2025 182,930 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Central Seat belt buckle slightly damaged 2nd row (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured inner arch (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Nearside 2nd row & all of 3rd row

Tyre obviously under inflated All 4 (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 182,652 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2023 182,652 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 16 Mar 2022 180,573 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

stonechip on windscreen

Fail 14 Mar 2022 180,565 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

stonechip on windscreen

Pass 18 Mar 2021 177,268 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 173,228 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 150,244 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides - inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 115,946 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 76,648 miles

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

Offside park brake has low effiency

Fail 4 Mar 2017 76,648 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside park brake has low effiency

Pass 5 Dec 2016 76,550 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 70,512 miles

parking brake needs adjustment.

Pass 28 Oct 2015 64,516 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 56,280 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 52,318 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 38,482 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 24,778 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 24,778 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 15,696 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 15,696 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 ZYE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 ZYE, 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 ZYE registered?

OU12 ZYE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 2 April 2012.

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