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SO12 FGZ

2012 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

180,672 mi
Last recorded180,672 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano93,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 180,672 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2024 178,724 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2024 178,724 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 167,125 miles

Offside Front Outer Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Dec 2023 167,125 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 150,644 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 133,002 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2021 132,532 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 121,117 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 106,364 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush starting to deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush starting to deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm & bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm & bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both pale (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 89,516 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2018 89,508 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 78,640 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2017 78,638 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2016 71,475 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 71,291 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 66,301 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 64,687 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 55,758 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 53,560 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 51,706 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 25,563 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 15,317 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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SO12 FGZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 SO12 FGZ, 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 FGZ registered?

SO12 FGZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 15 August 2012.

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