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BV13 LHX

2013 Mercedes-benz Viano

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

269,587 mi
Last recorded269,587 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Viano87,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV13 LHX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 269,587 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 254,968 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 244,171 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 232,761 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 217,774 miles

Front Suspension Arm Bushes starting To Crack.

Pass 1 May 2020 213,256 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 210,164 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2019 210,164 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 186,538 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2018 169,826 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 158,257 miles

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

under-tray fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2017 156,357 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2017 154,192 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 146,343 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

under-trays and engine cover fitted

Fail 28 Feb 2017 146,343 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

under-trays and engine cover fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2016 137,975 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 115,170 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 115,170 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 102,200 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 84,487 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2014 57,710 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 10 Sep 2014 57,710 miles

Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 45,994 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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BV13 LHX is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Viano in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BV13 LHX, 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 BV13 LHX registered?

BV13 LHX is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 16 July 2013.

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