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LX13 PLJ

2013 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

139,463 mi
Last recorded139,463 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2024
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Viano87,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX13 PLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2024 139,463 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 128,146 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 118,754 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 110,444 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 106,134 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2020 106,124 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 98,053 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 95,432 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 82,488 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 75,662 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 69,306 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 64,348 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 59,252 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 56,023 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 54,535 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 48,548 miles

Under tray fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2015 38,024 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Aug 2014 32,018 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2014 21,823 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

no emissions print-out due to low smoke level

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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LX13 PLJ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 LX13 PLJ, 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 LX13 PLJ registered?

LX13 PLJ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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The MOT history for LX13 PLJ shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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