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YT12 GXJ

2012 Mercedes-benz Viano

Brown Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

77,949 mi
Last recorded77,949 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano93,372 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT12 GXJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 77,949 miles

Rear seats removed from vehicle

engine covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Fail 13 Jul 2026 77,881 miles

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

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

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

Rear seats removed from vehicle

engine covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2025 74,655 miles

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

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

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

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

engine covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2024 70,560 miles

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

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

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

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

engine covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2023 64,575 miles

engine covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2022 61,595 miles

engine covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2021 57,076 miles

Rear seats removed from vehicle

engine covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2020 50,761 miles

engine covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2019 40,629 miles

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

Rear washer jet n/w

engine covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2018 32,010 miles

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

engine covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2017 28,242 miles

engine covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2016 22,592 miles

engine covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2015 18,217 miles

Nearside middle and all rear seats missing at time of test

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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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YT12 GXJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano in Brown with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YT12 GXJ, 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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What year was YT12 GXJ registered?

YT12 GXJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 18 July 2012.

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The MOT history for YT12 GXJ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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