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W80 ACS

2012 Mercedes-benz Viano

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

264,093 mi
Last recorded264,093 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano93,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW80 ACS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 264,093 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 250,075 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

rear differential upper bushes are deteriorated

Pass 11 Mar 2024 238,905 miles

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

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

Vehicle has covers fitted making unable to check some testable items

Pass 20 Mar 2023 230,370 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/65/16c (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front fog light in-op

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2023 230,033 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/65/16c (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front fog light in-op

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 218,020 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2022 217,914 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 207,396 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 23 Jul 2020 204,716 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone arm front mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone arm front mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear diff mounts worn to excess

Pass 22 Jul 2019 193,015 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 171,085 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2018 171,085 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 165,640 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 165,640 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 May 2017 159,739 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 159,734 miles

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 150,106 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 141,240 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 132,076 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2015 122,049 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jan 2015 110,661 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 110,661 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 90,241 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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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W80 ACS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 W80 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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W80 ACS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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