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SL12 XCR

2012 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests29 (23 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate79.3%

Mileage

300,887 mi
Last recorded300,887 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano93,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL12 XCR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

23 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2026 300,887 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Mudguard insecure

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both Sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2025 293,393 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Clamp worn (6.1.2 (a))

Lower Undertrays and cover fitted not allowing full inspection of area

Nearside Front Brake lightly binding

Fail 24 Jul 2025 293,393 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working Side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective Clamp worn (6.1.2 (a))

Lower Undertrays and cover fitted not allowing full inspection of area

Nearside Front Brake lightly binding

Pass 27 Mar 2024 288,808 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Under trays fitted to under side of vehicle

Fail 26 Mar 2024 288,808 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Under trays fitted to under side of vehicle

Pass 30 Mar 2023 281,822 miles

Front engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of area

Lower under cover fitted not allowing full inspection of area

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch splash guard loose

Pass 29 Mar 2022 273,430 miles

Front engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of area

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Mar 2022 273,357 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of area

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 260,306 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2020 239,026 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2019 224,029 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 205,500 miles

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 204,675 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 188,121 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 188,114 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Rear brake discs slightly lipped

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 170,186 miles

Front / Rear brake discs slightly lipped

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 169,270 miles

Front /Rear brake discs slightly lipped

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

Fail 24 Mar 2018 169,270 miles

Front /Rear brake discs slightly lipped

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 152,484 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 134,304 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2017 134,304 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 118,017 miles

both sides front lower outer arm bushes slightly deteriorate

front brake discs slightly lipped

Pass 7 Apr 2016 101,064 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 87,051 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 68,748 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 54,248 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 23,911 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 32,889 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 22,986 miles

offside front tyre tread starting to crack up

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 XCR is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.3%.

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 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 SL12 XCR, 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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SL12 XCR is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 28 May 2012.

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