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SM12 VDT

2012 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

188,112 mi
Last recorded188,112 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano93,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 VDT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 188,112 miles

Nearside Front injector leak gases

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Dec 2024 174,537 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2024 174,482 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Passenger compartment passenger compartment in such a condition that exhaust fumes lead to a danger to health of persons on board injector (6.2.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Dec 2023 165,662 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose tail box clamp missing joining centre pipe (8.1.1 (b) (i))

offside front brake pad wear indicator loom insecure at mounting point

Pass 21 Sep 2022 162,719 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2022 162,719 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 154,378 miles

Central clamp heavily corroded on rear exhaust pipi

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 147,301 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 132,008 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 112,913 miles

centre exhaust mount missing

slight play in both rear anti roll bar links

Pass 28 Sep 2018 99,742 miles

rear tyres 3mm tread

Fail 30 Aug 2018 99,693 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all 4 tyres worn on edges

dipstick /blank missing

paint finish on bonnet taxi test

Pass 6 Jul 2018 98,375 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 82,662 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 82,662 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear exhaust clamp at rear silencer broken

Pass 20 May 2016 33,433 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 26,446 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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SM12 VDT 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 76.5%.

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 SM12 VDT, 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 SM12 VDT registered?

SM12 VDT is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 27 July 2012.

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