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BJ63 JRU

2013 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

400,493 mi
Last recorded400,493 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Viano87,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ63 JRU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 400,493 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2025 385,474 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 370,380 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Apr 2025 370,047 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 355,950 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 343,890 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 25 Mar 2024 343,852 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 328,201 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Apr 2023 312,061 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 293,745 miles

Nsf fog inop

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 271,347 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 249,271 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 230,641 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Apr 2021 230,438 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear mounting is broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Sep 2020 221,679 miles

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush rear both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 195,481 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2019 195,481 miles

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

Exhaust system corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 144,847 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 144,467 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 99,109 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 91,300 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 79,344 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Jun 2016 79,344 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 49,043 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 13,633 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2014 5,343 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 5,211 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 JRU is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 JRU, 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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BJ63 JRU is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 22 November 2013.

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