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A18 YLN

2013 Mercedes-benz Viano

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

95,611 mi
Last recorded95,611 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Viano87,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 YLN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 95,611 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2026 95,611 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 82,114 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal at diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2025 82,112 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal at diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 69,700 miles

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear, top bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 1 Jul 2024 69,696 miles

Parking brake inoperative on one side both no readings (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear, top bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 58,648 miles

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

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jun 2023 58,646 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides (1.4.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working both wipers (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 47,153 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2022 47,153 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended buckle broken (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 38,150 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 35,210 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2020 35,210 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 25,951 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 16,723 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 14,355 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 10,449 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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A18 YLN is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Viano in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2013 Mercedes-benz Viano models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 87,314 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 A18 YLN, 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 13 years old, this Mercedes-benz Viano is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A18 YLN registered?

A18 YLN is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 10 October 2013.

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