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RE12 HYM

2012 Mercedes-benz Viano

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

97,774 mi
Last recorded97,774 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano93,372 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE12 HYM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2024 97,774 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front fog lamp inoperative

Pass 19 Oct 2023 91,433 miles

o/s front tyre worn low on edges

Fail 19 Oct 2023 91,433 miles

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

o/s front tyre worn low on edges

Pass 27 Oct 2022 80,876 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

n/s/r tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 28 Oct 2021 71,845 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 65,210 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 65,210 miles

Front Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 53,757 miles

exhaust tailpipe mount adrift

n/s/f tyre worn low on outer edge

Fail 31 Oct 2019 53,757 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn low on outer edge

Pass 17 Aug 2018 37,872 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 27 Apr 2018 36,643 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Slight corrosion to exhaust system

Fail 25 Apr 2018 36,640 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Slight corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 27 Apr 2017 28,756 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 28,756 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 45,720 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 20,672 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 12,265 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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RE12 HYM is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 RE12 HYM, 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 RE12 HYM registered?

RE12 HYM is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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