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BJ63 JBY

2013 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

86,740 mi
Last recorded86,740 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Viano87,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ63 JBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 86,740 miles

Nearside Front Arch liner damaged but secure

Nearside Front Bumper damage but no sharp edges

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed middle row outer seat (7.1.2 (b))

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

Fail 17 Feb 2026 86,740 miles

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed in the case of a sliding door (6.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Arch liner damaged but secure

Nearside Front Bumper damage but no sharp edges

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed middle row outer seat (7.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 76,708 miles

Nearside Front Damage to bumper.

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Middle seat back row. (7.1.2 (b))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Middle seat, middle row. (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 10 Mar 2025 76,708 miles

Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Damage to bumper.

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Middle seat back row. (7.1.2 (b))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Middle seat, middle row. (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 66,724 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge.

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge.

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 11 Mar 2024 66,724 miles

Obligatory mirror insecure Interior mirror. (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge.

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge.

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 56,629 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/F INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Mar 2023 56,629 miles

Side repeater not working N/S/F (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/F INNER EDGE WORN >> ALIGNMENT ISSUES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 45,359 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively FRONT >> CHECK MINIMUM AAREPLACEMENT THICKNESS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

CENTRE REAR 3rd ROW SEAT DEFECTIVE (STUCK DOWN UNUSEABLE) BELT AND CLASP NOT CHECKED

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3,000 miles left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F OUTER EDGE DEVOID OF TREAD + WORN VERY THIN >> NEW REQUIRED/ADVISED ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/F INNER EDGE LOW TREAD >> NEW ADVISED ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 45,255 miles

Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. O/S/R (SPARE FITTED) (5.2.3 (b))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively FRONT >> CHECK MINIMUM AAREPLACEMENT THICKNESS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT >> WHEEL OFF CHECK ADVISED (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

CENTRE REAR 3rd ROW SEAT DEFECTIVE (STUCK DOWN UNUSEABLE) BELT AND CLASP NOT CHECKED

FRONT AND REAR TYRE SIZES ARE DIFFERENT >> NEW ADVISED

Headlamp aim too low BOTH RESET (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F OUTER EDGE DEVOID OF TREAD + WORN VERY THIN >> NEW REQUIRED/ADVISED ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/F INNER EDGE LOW TREAD >> NEW ADVISED ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 30,597 miles

emisions too clean to register

Pass 24 Jul 2019 23,103 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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BJ63 JBY is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BJ63 JBY, 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 BJ63 JBY registered?

BJ63 JBY is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 31 October 2013.

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