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YH12 EYW

2012 Mercedes-benz Viano

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,766 mi
Last recorded152,766 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano93,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 EYW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 152,766 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Jul 2026 152,750 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 139,479 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads may be worn thinner advise change (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads may be worn thinner advise change (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine undertrays fitted

fuel flap missing

rear exhaust bracket weld broken exhaust is secure

Fail 8 Jul 2025 139,479 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads may be worn thinner advise change (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads may be worn thinner advise change (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine undertrays fitted

fuel flap missing

rear exhaust bracket weld broken exhaust is secure

Pass 9 Jul 2024 127,836 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

nearside and offside front tyres worn on edges

under trays fitted

Fail 8 Jul 2024 127,836 miles

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

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

nearside and offside front tyres worn on edges

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2023 116,256 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 104,272 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 104,263 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 95,513 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2021 95,445 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 90,517 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 82,264 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 75,005 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 70,554 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 67,228 miles

front fog light not working

Fail 30 Nov 2016 67,227 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front fog light not working

Pass 8 May 2015 50,023 miles

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)

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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YH12 EYW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YH12 EYW, 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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YH12 EYW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 23 April 2012.

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