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RO12 FRJ

2012 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

280,754 mi
Last recorded280,754 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano93,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO12 FRJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 280,754 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2025 261,814 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive AGE RELATED SLIGHT (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STARTING TO SHOW SOME WEAR TO INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 253,656 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective REAR TAIL PIPE BRAKE UNATTACHED (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 240,311 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive very slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 224,280 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe to turbo joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear tail pipe bracket detached but system fully supported (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear 225-55-17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 215,725 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 208,880 miles

Exhaust mounting defective tail pipe mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 208,880 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction dashcam (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective tail pipe mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 203,550 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 194,948 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 194,948 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 165,557 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 122,018 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 74,306 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 55,934 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 55,907 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 55,896 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

O/S/R jacking bung missing

Spare wheel missing

Pass 20 Aug 2014 46,779 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 38,727 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 27,501 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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RO12 FRJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 RO12 FRJ, 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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RO12 FRJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 23 May 2012.

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