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V6 UPG

2012 Mercedes-benz Viano

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

264,786 mi
Last recorded264,786 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano93,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV6 UPG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 264,786 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play slight play (2.2.2 (c))

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play slight play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 2 Sep 2025 260,357 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 255,419 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 253,893 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 250,130 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 245,172 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 243,431 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 221,005 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2019 221,005 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 182,567 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 138,691 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 79,692 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Feb 2016 79,494 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 23,780 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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V6 UPG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 V6 UPG, 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 V6 UPG registered?

V6 UPG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 28 June 2012.

Is V6 UPG safe to buy?

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