2012 Mercedes-Benz Viano 2.1L Diesel · SM12 VEO
2012 Mercedes-Benz Viano (2.1L, diesel). First registered 05 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 144,784 miles. MOT expired on 21 May 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ VIANO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 May 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,784 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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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SM12 VEO Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 01/08/2024
- 144,784 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SM12 VEO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Mercedes-Benz Viano (SM12 VEO) between May 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 August 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
SM12 VEO Mileage History
- 23/05/2022141,880 mi
- 23/05/2022141,881 mi+1 mi
- 01/08/2024144,784 mi+2,903 mi
Average of roughly 1,324 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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