CarVerify

Free Car Check

PS62 JLS

2012 Mercedes-benz Viano

Grey Diesel 2987cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,754 mi
Last recorded92,754 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano93,372 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationPS62 JLS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 92,754 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 87,537 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 84,757 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Jan 2023 84,446 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 82,661 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2022 82,661 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 75,568 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 74,925 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 73,184 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 73,184 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Long travel on parking brake

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 72,470 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 66,004 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Oct 2016 55,975 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 55,975 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 43,415 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front fog light not working

Fail 7 Oct 2015 43,415 miles

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper (6.1.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front fog light not working

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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
Full Mercedes-benz Viano reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

PS62 JLS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PS62 JLS, 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

How do I check the history of PS62 JLS?

You can check the full history of PS62 JLS by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was PS62 JLS registered?

PS62 JLS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 25 October 2012.

Is PS62 JLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for PS62 JLS shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PS62 JLS have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on PS62 JLS. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.