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S23 VTA

2013 Mercedes-benz Viano

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

109,797 mi
Last recorded109,797 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Viano87,314 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS23 VTA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 109,797 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2025 101,552 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2025 101,514 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 91,491 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 83,028 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 80,856 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 75,415 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2021 75,415 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding parking brake holding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

parking brake lever travel

Pass 10 Nov 2020 70,562 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 70,558 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 May 2019 64,906 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 59,507 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn inner/outer edges

Offside & Nearside Rear Tyre's worn inner/outer edges

Pass 24 Apr 2018 57,550 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn inner/outer edges

Offside & Nearside Rear Tyres worn inner/outer edges

Fail 23 Apr 2018 57,429 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn inner/outer edges

Offside & Nearside Rear Tyres worn inner/outer edges

Pass 23 Oct 2017 38,370 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 30,333 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 29,924 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 16 Feb 2017 29,924 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator not working door mirror (1.4.A.2c)

engine covers and under trays fitted

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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S23 VTA 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 S23 VTA, 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 S23 VTA registered?

S23 VTA is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 28 August 2013.

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