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SO12 XEW

2012 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

212,712 mi
Last recorded212,712 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano93,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO12 XEW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 212,712 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2025 208,313 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 206,544 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 203,834 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 199,869 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 194,479 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2020 182,757 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 153,463 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 117,504 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2018 117,502 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 89,921 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 56,369 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 43,711 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 39,257 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 39,257 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 32,696 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 28,551 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 17,424 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 XEW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 XEW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SO12 XEW?

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What year was SO12 XEW registered?

SO12 XEW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 3 March 2012.

Is SO12 XEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO12 XEW shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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