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LM13 KWU

2013 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

214,978 mi
Last recorded214,978 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Viano87,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM13 KWU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 214,978 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 205,904 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2024 205,866 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 200,704 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 200,686 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 188,419 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 188,419 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 178,803 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 178,709 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2020 160,149 miles
Fail 26 May 2020 160,130 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2019 139,810 miles

handbrake lever/pedal travel on limit

Pass 25 May 2018 115,616 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured wing mirror (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 May 2017 96,645 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met.

Fail 30 May 2017 96,645 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Parking brake efficiency only just met.

Pass 13 Sep 2016 85,643 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 77,924 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 75,878 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 65,699 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 52,772 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 42,649 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 4 Jun 2014 25,051 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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LM13 KWU is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LM13 KWU, 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 LM13 KWU registered?

LM13 KWU is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 31 May 2013.

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