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SK13 JBO

2013 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

184,810 mi
Last recorded184,810 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Viano87,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK13 JBO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 184,810 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 170,426 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear brake pad wearing cable damage

Offside Front metal brake pipe slightly corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both sides front to rear inner sill slightly corroded

both sides rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2025 170,396 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear brake pad wearing cable damage

Offside Front metal brake pipe slightly corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both sides front to rear inner sill slightly corroded

both sides rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2024 170,039 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2024 170,039 miles

Exhaust system insecure front and rear hangers broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 1 Feb 2023 169,267 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2023 169,267 miles

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

Exhaust hangers broken, exhaust still supported

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

handbrake little reserve travel

Pass 16 Feb 2022 167,773 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2022 167,773 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 166,262 miles

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 163,913 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 5 Feb 2020 163,906 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 158,758 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 140,293 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 6 Feb 2018 140,293 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2017 109,490 miles

engine covers and/or undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle.

exhaust clamp corroded through

Fail 27 Apr 2017 109,490 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit extreme wear on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and/or undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle.

exhaust clamp corroded through

Pass 29 Apr 2016 69,939 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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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SK13 JBO is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SK13 JBO, 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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SK13 JBO is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 30 April 2013.

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