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RJ62 XLF

2012 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

158,826 mi
Last recorded158,826 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano93,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ62 XLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 158,826 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Spare tyre defective

Fail 25 Jul 2026 158,809 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions & worn on edge (5.2.3 (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake wear wire chafing on wheel

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Spare tyre defective

Pass 26 Jul 2025 149,909 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 136,283 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 125,180 miles

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both front tyres lots of cuts in tread pattern /some deep (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear lamp lens cracked

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres getting low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust clamps center and rear missing

Pass 15 Jun 2022 113,948 miles

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

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

Offside Rear lamp lens cracked

Pass 10 Jul 2021 105,762 miles

Offside Rear Tail lamp cracked

Pass 26 Jul 2019 94,911 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))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 83,888 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 74,241 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 27 Jun 2017 74,241 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 18 Jul 2016 66,932 miles

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

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

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

rear left lamp cluster cracked

Pass 22 Jul 2015 45,782 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 28,122 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 28,122 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 4,982 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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RJ62 XLF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 RJ62 XLF, 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 RJ62 XLF registered?

RJ62 XLF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 21 December 2012.

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