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W30 ACS

2012 Mercedes-benz Viano

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

183,232 mi
Last recorded183,232 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2020
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano93,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW30 ACS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2020 183,232 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2020 183,232 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 173,779 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 173,779 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH WORN INSIDE (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2018 165,074 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2018 164,560 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Dec 2017 155,221 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 30 Dec 2017 155,221 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2017 147,191 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jun 2017 147,191 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault seat belt sensor (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jan 2017 134,399 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance has crack (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 119,527 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 119,527 miles

Headlamp aim too low front n/s (1.8)

Headlamp aim too low front o/s (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 116,482 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Feb 2016 116,482 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 111,034 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 110,677 miles

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 104,078 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 80,501 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2014 80,501 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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W30 ACS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W30 ACS, 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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W30 ACS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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