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RV12 BSY

2012 Mercedes-benz Viano

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

254,136 mi
Last recorded254,136 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2022
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano93,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV12 BSY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2022 254,136 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 225,810 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 225,441 miles

Offside Front flexy hose insecure

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 15 Jan 2020 225,440 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front flexy hose insecure

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 192,368 miles

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

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

under trays fitted unable to access all testable items

Pass 4 Nov 2017 159,854 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 128,611 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2016 121,580 miles

under tray & engine cover fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2015 113,634 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 111,991 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2015 111,991 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Sep 2014 93,429 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 70,643 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jan 2014 64,295 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2013 21,736 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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RV12 BSY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 RV12 BSY, 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 RV12 BSY registered?

RV12 BSY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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