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OY13 TZB

2013 Mercedes-benz Viano

Brown Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

230,930 mi
Last recorded230,930 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Viano87,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY13 TZB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2013
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 230,930 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 May 2024 220,500 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box joint clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 15 May 2024 220,489 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box joint clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 174,785 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 174,500 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 152,188 miles

Central Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2020 145,484 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 145,443 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 98,493 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 91,097 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 90,819 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 78,292 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 62,948 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 62,948 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 44,463 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2014 18,529 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2013 160 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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OY13 TZB is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Viano in Brown with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OY13 TZB, 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 OY13 TZB registered?

OY13 TZB is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 11 April 2013.

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