2012 Mercedes-Benz Viano 2.1L Diesel · N55 LAB
2012 Mercedes-Benz Viano (2.1L, diesel). First registered 10 May 2012. Recorded mileage 144,913 miles. MOT valid until 10 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ VIANO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,913 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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N55 LAB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 30/04/2026
- 144,913 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N55 LAB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Mercedes-Benz Viano (N55 LAB) between May 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”.
N55 LAB Mileage History
- 02/05/2024139,350 mi
- 09/05/2025142,600 mi+3,250 mi
- 12/05/2025142,609 mi+9 mi
- 30/04/2026144,902 mi+2,293 mi
- 30/04/2026144,913 mi+11 mi
Average of roughly 2,790 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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