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BU13 OAD

2013 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

50,073 mi
Last recorded50,073 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Viano87,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU13 OAD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 50,073 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Apr 2026 50,073 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 47,465 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 45,698 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light water ingress (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light water ingress (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 44,607 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Apr 2023 44,607 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 42,585 miles

Rear bumper coming adrift on the near side

Fail 26 Apr 2022 42,583 miles

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

Nearside Rear Near side position lamp lens damaged but not effecting light output

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear bumper coming adrift on the near side

Pass 2 Jun 2021 39,142 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 39,142 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 37,753 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light has condensation (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 34,195 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside front outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 31,006 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 26,130 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 19,961 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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BU13 OAD is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BU13 OAD, 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 BU13 OAD registered?

BU13 OAD is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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