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WN62 YHU

2012 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

72,420 mi
Last recorded72,420 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano93,372 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN62 YHU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 72,420 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2026 72,420 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 67,492 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective BRAKE SERVICE MESSAGE ON DASH (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess BADLY PERRISHED (REQ REPLACMENT) (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess BADLY PERRISHED (REQ REPLACMENT) (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn AXLE DIFF SUPPORT BUSHES POOR CONDITION X 3 (NEW REQ) (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2025 67,492 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective BRAKE SERVICE MESSAGE ON DASH (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess BADLY PERRISHED (REQ REPLACMENT) (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess BADLY PERRISHED (REQ REPLACMENT) (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn AXLE DIFF SUPPORT BUSHES POOR CONDITION X 3 (NEW REQ) (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 62,506 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2024 62,505 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 58,654 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 4 Feb 2022 55,102 miles

Exhaust clamp missing ( centre to rear ) system still adequately supported

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Feb 2022 55,102 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust clamp missing ( centre to rear ) system still adequately supported

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 51,948 miles

centre exhaust clamp poor condition

long park brake travel

Pass 9 Dec 2020 51,304 miles

rear most exhaust clamp corroding away

Fail 9 Dec 2020 51,303 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

rear most exhaust clamp corroding away

Pass 19 Dec 2019 48,644 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 42,495 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 42,495 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 34,683 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN BADLY ON EDGES FOUR WHEEL ALIGNMENT REQUIRED (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Dec 2017 34,616 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance MIRROR SIDE REPEATER LAMP (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN BADLY ON EDGES FOUR WHEEL ALIGNMENT REQUIRED (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 26,045 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on both edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 12 Dec 2016 11,784 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on both edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 20,005 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

emissions to clean to register

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

Fail 30 Nov 2015 20,005 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres wearing low

emissions to clean to register

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

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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WN62 YHU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WN62 YHU, 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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WN62 YHU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 21 December 2012.

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