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RV12 CVH

2012 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

216,076 mi
Last recorded216,076 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano93,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV12 CVH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 216,076 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 201,084 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2025 201,083 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 191,460 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2024 191,457 miles

Electronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 178,662 miles

Exhaust mounting defective hanger after dpf (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (& tyre is wearing on the outer shoulder) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & offside rear - worn on the inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

chip to windscreen

Pass 25 Mar 2022 168,614 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement deteriorating and starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 168,613 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement deteriorating and starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively also lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively also lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 158,296 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair brake lagging (1.2.1 (c))

embossed plates fitted

footbrake travel

rear top shock bushes worn

unable to assess some areas due to covers

Fail 23 Mar 2021 158,295 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit tested to plate limit of 0.10,averaged 0.31 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair brake lagging (1.2.1 (c))

embossed plates fitted

footbrake travel

rear exhaust clamp missing

rear top shock bushes worn

unable to assess some areas due to covers

Pass 6 Mar 2020 151,886 miles

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

emissions not detected

undertray fitted

Fail 6 Mar 2020 151,884 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel near to floor before brake pressure applied (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside fog light not working

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

coolant bottle empty

emissions not detected

undertray fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2019 141,116 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

exhaust clamps rotted thru/missing

headlamp wash poor

parking brake travel

rear tyres wear centre tread

Fail 16 Mar 2019 141,114 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit tested to plate limit of 0.10,avraged 0.27 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

exhaust clamps rotted thru/missing

headlamp wash poor

parking brake travel

rear tyres wear centre tread

Pass 16 Mar 2018 131,101 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 131,101 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 117,769 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 17 Mar 2017 117,769 miles

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Mar 2016 106,828 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 86,334 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 69,539 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 67,633 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 55,493 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 45,402 miles

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

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 CVH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RV12 CVH, 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 CVH registered?

RV12 CVH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 26 March 2012.

Is RV12 CVH safe to buy?

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