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SB61 PSZ

2012 Mercedes-benz Viano

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

305,674 mi
Last recorded305,674 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2022
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano93,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB61 PSZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2022 305,674 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 287,359 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2021 287,359 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2020 280,027 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 264,720 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 235,440 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 217,212 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 197,724 miles

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Pass 6 Jan 2017 182,043 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 172,668 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 172,667 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 157,536 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 4 Jan 2016 157,457 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 154,614 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 154,613 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front steering arm has slight play

Pass 21 Jan 2015 115,453 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 79,402 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 79,373 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 37,257 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 947 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 794 miles

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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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SB61 PSZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SB61 PSZ, 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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SB61 PSZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 24 January 2012.

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