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SL12 XCT

2012 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

241,618 mi
Last recorded241,618 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano93,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL12 XCT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 241,618 miles
Fail 26 May 2026 241,607 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective FRONT MOUNTING BROKEN NOT LIKELY TO FALL OFF (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 May 2025 232,505 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective BRACKET BROKEN NOT LIKELY TO FALL OFF (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 May 2024 222,451 miles

Rear N/S AND O/S DIFF MOUNTING BUSHES SPLIT AND WORN NOT RESULTING IN EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT

Fail 15 May 2024 222,435 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. LOWER EFFORT O/S 28 PERCENT IMBALANCE (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN INNER EDGE 3 MM ACROSS (5.2.3 (e))

Rear N/S AND O/S DIFF MOUNTING BUSHES SPLIT AND WORN NOT RESULTING IN EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT

Pass 19 May 2023 215,963 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH SPLIT NOT RESULTING IN EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH SPLIT NOT RESULTING IN EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE WORN (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 May 2023 215,959 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end seriously misaligned LOOSE ON TIE ROD (2.1.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH SPLIT NOT RESULTING IN EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH SPLIT NOT RESULTING IN EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE BALD (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE WORN (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2022 209,044 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 201,011 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 198,288 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 198,288 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 178,895 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 147,921 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 147,917 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

ENGINE COVER FITTED OBSCURING SOME COMPONENTS

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 120,110 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 May 2016 103,212 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 94,980 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 75,464 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 62,148 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 39,955 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 36,684 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 25,789 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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SL12 XCT is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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

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