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SK12 UES

2012 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

99,127 mi
Last recorded99,127 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano93,372 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK12 UES
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 99,127 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2025 99,126 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 93,078 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2024 93,076 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 91,807 miles

engine covers and underbody covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 30 Aug 2022 85,991 miles

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

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 30 Aug 2022 85,991 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 2 Sep 2021 80,610 miles

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

engine cover and under body covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 19 Aug 2020 74,837 miles

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

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))

engine cover and underbody covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 22 Aug 2019 69,182 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscurring some testable items

Pass 31 Aug 2018 62,876 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre getting low inner edge

engine cover and under body covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 4 Sep 2017 53,760 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2017 52,792 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 52,743 miles

Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 49,843 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 49,834 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/55r17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/55r17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 42,026 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on edges

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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SK12 UES is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SK12 UES, 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 SK12 UES registered?

SK12 UES is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 20 March 2012.

Is SK12 UES safe to buy?

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