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TJP 7

2012 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

99,534 mi
Last recorded99,534 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano93,372 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJP 7
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 99,534 miles

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

Front Fog Lamps Not Working

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

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2026 99,534 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

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

Front Fog Lamps Not Working

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 96,785 miles

Front Fog Lamps Not Working

Fail 19 Feb 2025 96,785 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Fog Lamps Not Working

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 93,687 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 85,010 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 79,366 miles

Offside Front bumper corner insecure

Fail 22 Feb 2022 79,365 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front bumper corner insecure

Pass 22 Feb 2021 74,610 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2021 74,609 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 68,478 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 58,031 miles

5x rear passenger seats fitted at time of test

Fail 20 Feb 2019 58,031 miles

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

5x rear passenger seats fitted at time of test

Pass 20 Feb 2018 47,790 miles

(adult seat belts unable to complete due to above info. (rears).

Child seat fitted to rear seats.

Pass 9 Feb 2017 40,020 miles

advise near side front tyre balding outer edge , close to limit

Pass 15 Feb 2016 32,176 miles

unable to test offside rear and rear center seat belts. child seats fitted.

Fail 15 Feb 2016 32,176 miles

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

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

unable to test offside rear and rear center seat belts. child seats fitted.

Pass 11 Mar 2015 22,232 miles

advise 2x child seats fitted to third row of seats,unable to fully inspect adult seat belts

advise both front tyres balding inner and outer edges,on legal limits

advise both rear tyres,tread wearing low [2.0-1.6mm]

Fail 11 Mar 2015 22,229 miles

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

advise 2x child seats fitted to third row of seats,unable to fully inspect adult seat belts

advise both front tyres balding inner and outer edges,on legal limits

advise both rear tyres,tread wearing low [2.0-1.6mm]

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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TJP 7 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 TJP 7, 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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TJP 7 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 20 March 2012.

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