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SL12 WZT

2012 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

216,276 mi
Last recorded216,276 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano93,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL12 WZT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 216,276 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2025 216,276 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 200,070 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 190,941 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2023 190,941 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 183,305 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 175,245 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside 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 26 Nov 2020 165,713 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2019 156,457 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 150,545 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 31 May 2018 150,545 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Apr 2017 124,699 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 108,027 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 83,551 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 78,459 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 57,671 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 50,606 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 38,700 miles

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

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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SL12 WZT is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 3,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SL12 WZT, 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 SL12 WZT registered?

SL12 WZT is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 19 April 2012.

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