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RO05 RMS

2013 Mercedes-benz Viano

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

162,340 mi
Last recorded162,340 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Viano87,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO05 RMS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 162,340 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 139,082 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 8 Mar 2024 124,916 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 8 Mar 2024 124,916 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 123,815 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 15 Nov 2022 123,815 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 122,264 miles

unable to fully inspect rear inner brake pads

Pass 11 Nov 2020 120,747 miles

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

Rear exhaust clamp corroded and broken but exhaust still secure

Fail 11 Nov 2020 120,747 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear exhaust clamp corroded and broken but exhaust still secure

Pass 31 Oct 2019 114,059 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 31 Oct 2019 114,059 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 111,092 miles

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

unable to fully inspect inner brake pads

Pass 16 Oct 2017 108,286 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre pressure low

Pass 3 Nov 2016 99,001 miles

emissions too clean to detect

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Pass 7 Feb 2014 2,172 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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RO05 RMS is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Viano in Black 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 RO05 RMS, 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 RO05 RMS registered?

RO05 RMS is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 12 November 2013.

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