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SO12 FGP

2012 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,636 mi
Last recorded106,636 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano93,372 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO12 FGP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2024 106,636 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 94,433 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 90,503 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 90,503 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2021 85,210 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 82,718 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 79,064 miles

2 exhaust hangers broken off but exhaust still securely fixed in place

Offside Front day time running lamp

too clean for emissions test

Pass 19 Oct 2018 73,626 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 64,045 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

centre exhaust clamp missing

centre exhaust mounting broken

offside front fog light not working

rear exhaust clamp missing

rear exhaust mounting broken

Fail 6 Oct 2017 64,043 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

centre exhaust clamp missing

centre exhaust mounting broken

offside front fog light not working

rear exhaust clamp missing

rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 12 Oct 2016 50,886 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 40,549 miles

Offside rear light unit cracked

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2015 40,549 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear light unit cracked

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 28,665 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 21,163 miles

Offside Rear 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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SO12 FGP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SO12 FGP, 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 SO12 FGP registered?

SO12 FGP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 10 August 2012.

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