CarVerify

Free Car Check

RIW 117

2013 Mercedes-benz Viano

Grey Diesel 2987cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,982 mi
Last recorded103,982 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Viano87,314 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIW 117
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 103,982 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 94,588 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 82,647 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 69,462 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 56,294 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 42,457 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 39,458 miles

Nearside Rear damage to quarter panel masked with tape

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Fail 7 Nov 2019 39,455 miles

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury quarter panel near bottom of light cluster (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at MINIMUM! replacement strongly advised (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at MINIMUM! replacement strongly advised (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear quarter panel moulding missing but no sharp edges likely to cause injury

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 29 Nov 2018 33,584 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear quarter panel moulding missing but no sharp edges likely to cause injury

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Fail 17 Nov 2018 33,582 miles

Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury registration plate surround (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury lamp cluster lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre centre of tread ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear quarter panel moulding missing but no sharp edges likely to cause injury

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 20 Nov 2017 31,366 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Oil leak engine undertray wet with oil ()

both front tyres have damage to outer wall but no cords clearly visible

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

engine oil level low

windscreen wipers smearing

Fail 20 Nov 2017 31,366 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative offside & nearside, added fluid to reservoir, no further fault found (1.7.2)

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Oil leak engine undertray wet with oil ()

both front tyres have damage to outer wall but no cords clearly visible

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

engine oil level low

windscreen wipers smearing

Pass 17 Nov 2016 22,234 miles

Engine covers and Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 14 Nov 2016 22,234 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light UNIT LEND BROKEN AND SHARP (1.3.2e)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Engine covers and Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Front brake discs are worn and lipped

Nearside Front tyre feathering and wearing on edges and has small cut in tread

Offside Front tyre starting to feather and wear on inner

Rear brake discs are slightly worn and lipped

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
Full Mercedes-benz Viano reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

RIW 117 is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Viano in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RIW 117, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RIW 117?

You can check the full history of RIW 117 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RIW 117 registered?

RIW 117 is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 21 November 2013.

Is RIW 117 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RIW 117 shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RIW 117 have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on RIW 117. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.