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RE13 ULO

2013 Mercedes-benz Viano

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

282,828 mi
Last recorded282,828 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Viano87,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE13 ULO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 282,828 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2025 282,828 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 276,922 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2024 276,922 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 270,937 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 257,084 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2022 256,581 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 May 2022 238,637 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 222,022 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 197,704 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 187,666 miles

Central Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Emissions too low to be detected

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 187,627 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Central Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Emissions too low to be detected

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 176,930 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 162,675 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes greased unable to inspect properly (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Nov 2019 162,576 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes greased unable to inspect properly (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 May 2019 142,436 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2019 141,842 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 16 May 2018 91,006 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 82,481 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Dec 2017 82,481 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Nov 2017 81,373 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 75,821 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 69,773 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 49,257 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 44,955 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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RE13 ULO is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Viano in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 RE13 ULO, 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 RE13 ULO registered?

RE13 ULO is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 30 June 2013.

Is RE13 ULO safe to buy?

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