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OY12 VNA

2012 Mercedes-benz Viano

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

166,733 mi
Last recorded166,733 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano93,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY12 VNA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 166,733 miles

1 of rear exhaust brackets broken loose

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

large brake pedal travel (border pass)

rear exhaust clamp missing

Fail 14 Apr 2026 166,733 miles

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

1 of rear exhaust brackets broken loose

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

large brake pedal travel (border pass)

rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 7 Apr 2025 160,779 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2025 160,775 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 156,102 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2023 156,100 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush BUSH (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush BUSH (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative BOTH SIDES WIRING NOT PLUGGED IN (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 149,159 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 149,148 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure central and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative both (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 140,994 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 140,978 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy section (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 132,334 miles

1 of rear exhaust brackets broken loose

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened border pass (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

play in upper steering column bush

Fail 24 Sep 2020 132,334 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

1 of rear exhaust brackets broken loose

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened border pass (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

play in upper steering column bush

Pass 24 Sep 2019 124,011 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front inner arch liner broken loose

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2018 112,146 miles

front exhaust flex starting to deteriorate also starting to blow

Fail 24 Sep 2018 112,142 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction dash (8.2.1.2 (h))

Side repeater not working near side mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

bonnet cable detached from handle not stopping mot from being carried out

front exhaust flex starting to deteriorate also starting to blow

off side rear tyre now down to 2mm tread depth limit is1.6mm

Pass 28 Sep 2017 100,762 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 100,756 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking system leaking somewhere (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2017 100,693 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Jun 2017 100,693 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Jul 2016 94,131 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 75,115 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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OY12 VNA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 OY12 VNA, 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 OY12 VNA registered?

OY12 VNA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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