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PJ62 VGA

2013 Mercedes-benz Viano

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

292,253 mi
Last recorded292,253 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Viano87,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ62 VGA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 292,253 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Jun 2026 292,237 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 285,269 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 264,866 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 230,522 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2023 230,512 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 199,398 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 158,703 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 156,766 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 39,295 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 66,538 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 41,838 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer sidewall both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 19 Feb 2019 41,838 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer sidewall both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 34,089 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 29,435 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip pad perishing/slightly worn.

Hand brake pedal anti-slip pad missing.

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low (3mm).

Offside Front tyre outer tread worn.

Fail 4 Jan 2017 29,435 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip pad perishing/slightly worn.

Hand brake pedal anti-slip pad missing.

Nearside Front tyre outer tread worn/nail in tread.

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low (3mm).

Offside Front tyre outer tread worn.

Pass 21 Dec 2015 21,222 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2015 21,222 miles

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

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

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

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

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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PJ62 VGA is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Viano in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 PJ62 VGA, 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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PJ62 VGA is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 10 January 2013.

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