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OV12 WNX

2012 Mercedes-benz Viano

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

82,504 mi
Last recorded82,504 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano93,372 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV12 WNX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 82,504 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Mar 2026 82,504 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 73,192 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2025 73,162 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 16 inch the rest 18 inch (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. 250 65 16 nearside 235 50 18 offside (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 61,463 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2024 61,052 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID Fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID Fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 55,343 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 53,094 miles
Fail 30 May 2022 53,094 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 50,904 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 47,398 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 39,016 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 33,066 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 33,064 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

205/65r16c

Pass 21 Jun 2016 24,854 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 18,278 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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OV12 WNX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 OV12 WNX, 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

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What year was OV12 WNX registered?

OV12 WNX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 11 June 2012.

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The MOT history for OV12 WNX shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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