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OY12 YAV

2012 Mercedes-benz Viano

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

189,276 mi
Last recorded189,276 miles
Recorded on20 May 2022
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano93,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY12 YAV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2022 189,276 miles
Fail 2 May 2022 189,137 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 173,547 miles

Offside Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 152,144 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2018 152,144 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 136,199 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 119,165 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 119,163 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 31 Aug 2017 111,533 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 104,218 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 95,635 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 83,158 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 71,150 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 67,620 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 50,311 miles

Coolant leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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)

Fail 1 Jun 2015 50,311 miles

Coolant leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 37,390 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 30,662 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 27,048 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 16,467 miles

Front brake-pad wearing low

O/s rear tyre has a nail

Parking brake needs adjustment............................Thanx 4ur custom

Fail 13 May 2013 16,422 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake-pad wearing low

Note:: Brake imbalance = 18%

O/s rear tyre has a nail

Parking brake needs adjustment............................Thanx 4ur custom

Pass 23 Mar 2013 13,402 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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OY12 YAV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 YAV, 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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OY12 YAV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 15 March 2012.

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