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SM13 BWA

2013 Mercedes-benz Viano

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

146,541 mi
Last recorded146,541 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Viano87,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM13 BWA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 146,541 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 136,893 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 127,813 miles

Offside Front fog light insecure

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

Pass 30 Dec 2022 111,630 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Dec 2022 111,630 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 88,638 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 81,277 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 74,893 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 71,815 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 56,973 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 56,973 miles

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

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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SM13 BWA is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Viano in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SM13 BWA, 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 SM13 BWA registered?

SM13 BWA is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 28 June 2013.

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