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MV13 BYF

2013 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

265,507 mi
Last recorded265,507 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Viano87,314 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV13 BYF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 265,507 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 260,518 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2024 260,518 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 254,788 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 249,747 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 245,106 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin strong advise (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

undertray fitted

Fail 11 Nov 2021 245,104 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin strong advise (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

undertray fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2020 232,174 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

damage to both front sills

Pass 18 Jan 2020 228,389 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 218,532 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 218,532 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2018 208,331 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 208,329 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 197,320 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 184,512 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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MV13 BYF 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 MV13 BYF, 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 MV13 BYF registered?

MV13 BYF is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 4 March 2013.

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