2012 Mercedes-Benz Viano Ambiente 2.2 CDI Blue-CY 2.1L Heavy oil · SL12 XCF
2012 Mercedes-Benz Viano Ambiente 2.2 CDI Blue-CY (2.1L, heavy oil). First registered 14 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 214,236 miles. MOT valid until 21 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ VIANO AMBIENTE 2.2 CDI BLUE-CY
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 214,236 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required
- Fuel & Engine
- HEAVY OIL · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SL12 XCF Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/07/2026
- 214,236 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SL12 XCF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Mercedes-Benz Viano Ambiente 2.2 Cdi Blue-Cy (SL12 XCF) between June 2013 and July 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 28 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (12 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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: “Exhaust system insecure clamp missing also rear exhaust mount broken (6.1.2 (a))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))”.
SL12 XCF Mileage History
- 12/06/20137,884 mi
- 09/12/201318,440 mi+10,556 mi
- 12/06/201428,891 mi+10,451 mi
- 09/12/201439,676 mi+10,785 mi
- 09/12/201439,676 mi
- 29/09/201547,173 mi+7,497 mi
- 30/03/201655,500 mi+8,327 mi
- 03/03/201761,547 mi+6,047 mi
- 23/03/201865,934 mi+4,387 mi
- 22/03/201969,525 mi+3,591 mi
- 13/03/2020138,726 km
- 02/03/2021161,525 km+22,799 km
- 17/03/2021162,161 km+636 km
- 08/04/2022189,122 mi
- 19/04/2022190,150 km
- 11/04/2023130,582 mi
- 04/06/2024138,271 mi+7,689 mi
- 05/06/2024138,271 mi
- 29/07/2024140,641 mi+2,370 mi
- 23/08/2025177,504 mi+36,863 mi
- 20/07/2026213,009 mi+35,505 mi
- 28/07/2026214,236 mi+1,227 mi
Average of roughly 15,722 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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