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WJ62 BAA

2012 Mercedes-benz Viano

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

128,385 mi
Last recorded128,385 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano93,372 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ62 BAA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 128,385 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Jun 2025 117,515 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 107,892 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wipers smearing

Fail 18 Jul 2024 107,892 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wipers smearing

Pass 11 Apr 2023 93,010 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm front bushes are cracking and perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 83,943 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2022 83,943 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 74,282 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2020 74,281 miles

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

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 70,547 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust clamp fractured

Fail 4 Nov 2019 70,547 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear exhaust clamp fractured

Pass 24 Oct 2018 60,769 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 52,219 miles

Offside Front tyre has damaged sidewall

Fail 13 Oct 2017 52,217 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front tyre has damaged sidewall

Pass 21 Oct 2016 42,224 miles

Offside Rear tyre has slight worn inner edge

Pass 30 Oct 2015 32,217 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 32,187 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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WJ62 BAA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 WJ62 BAA, 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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WJ62 BAA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 30 October 2012.

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