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RO62 AUJ

2012 Mercedes-benz Viano

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

366,489 mi
Last recorded366,489 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano93,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO62 AUJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 366,489 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 355,752 miles

Front Lower Undertray fitted

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both ( Offside & Nearside ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both ( Offside & Nearside ) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 213,382 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2023 213,380 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 196,318 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2022 196,179 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2021 187,488 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 19 Feb 2020 180,800 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 163,763 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2018 163,625 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 141,501 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2018 136,770 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both central bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

No smoke reading(clean engine)

Fail 19 May 2018 136,769 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both central bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

No smoke reading(clean engine)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread depth 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2017 123,172 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 119,314 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 115,001 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

management light stay on.

Pass 28 Nov 2016 94,269 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both side (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both side (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 81,782 miles

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 64,903 miles

Play in steering rack inner joints(Tie Rod)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

No smoke reading(Clean Engine)

Fail 18 Dec 2015 64,903 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

No smoke reading(Clean Engine)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joints(Tie Rod)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 46,979 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on edges (225/55 17)

Pass 31 Dec 2014 28,422 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 15,292 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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RO62 AUJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 RO62 AUJ, 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 RO62 AUJ registered?

RO62 AUJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 30 October 2012.

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