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R9 VMP

2012 Mercedes-benz Viano

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests29 (24 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate82.8%

Mileage

215,703 mi
Last recorded215,703 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano93,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR9 VMP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

24 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 215,703 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2026 215,703 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 208,385 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 203,268 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 200,934 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2023 200,934 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 195,016 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 188,488 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 184,286 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 182,464 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 178,539 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 176,512 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 176,512 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 175,855 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 175,855 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 173,047 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 167,558 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 162,810 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 154,600 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 144,227 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 137,047 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 129,231 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 115,093 miles

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

advise front wiper blades.

Pass 28 Sep 2015 99,379 miles

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

Offside Front tyre has nail

Pass 21 Apr 2015 91,480 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 77,493 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 56,217 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 56,217 miles

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 37,167 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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R9 VMP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R9 VMP, 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 R9 VMP registered?

R9 VMP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 22 October 2012.

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