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LY13 OBK

2013 Mercedes-benz Viano

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

203,406 mi
Last recorded203,406 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Viano87,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY13 OBK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc
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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 203,406 miles
Pass 3 May 2025 194,574 miles
Pass 5 May 2024 186,914 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 177,930 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 164,228 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all x 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 May 2021 150,952 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 150,893 miles

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged or deteriorated and function affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front inner (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Mar 2020 135,378 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 135,378 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 127,274 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 120,139 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 118,031 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 113,549 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 106,246 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 99,306 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 99,301 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 91,784 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 82,177 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 82,177 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 66,773 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 56,552 miles

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

o/s/front tyre wearing om outer edge

Pass 15 Jan 2015 41,245 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 25,429 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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LY13 OBK is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Viano in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 LY13 OBK, 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

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What year was LY13 OBK registered?

LY13 OBK is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 24 May 2013.

Is LY13 OBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY13 OBK shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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