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S5 YSN

2012 Mercedes-benz Viano

Black Petrol 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

132,665 mi
Last recorded132,665 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano93,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 YSN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 132,665 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2026 132,665 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 129,618 miles

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 121,521 miles

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 114,117 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 106,843 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 105,061 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 94,942 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 94,941 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 83,355 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 71,743 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 62,729 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Oct 2016 62,728 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 50,723 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 32,848 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 26,325 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2014 26,325 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 17,028 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 14,662 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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S5 YSN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano in Black with a 2,987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 S5 YSN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S5 YSN registered?

S5 YSN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 25 February 2012.

Is S5 YSN safe to buy?

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