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YT12 GYV

2012 Mercedes-benz Viano

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

190,452 mi
Last recorded190,452 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano93,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT12 GYV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2025 190,452 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 185,287 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 179,431 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 179,350 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2022 179,204 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.1 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 11 Jan 2021 175,364 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Tie Rod ()

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 155,102 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2019 155,102 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 119,951 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 95,568 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 69,230 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 43,535 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 43,535 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 22,374 miles

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 GYV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YT12 GYV, 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 GYV registered?

YT12 GYV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 1 May 2012.

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The MOT history for YT12 GYV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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