2013 · 11 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2013 Mercedes-Benz Viano MOT pass rate and common faults

639 MOT tests in 2024. 68.2% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

102Above average
Passed first time68.2%
Failed or needed repairs31.8%
Typical mileage at test125,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 639 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements5.5%
  2. Side repeaters: not working5.0%
  3. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value3.6%
    31 marked dangerous
  4. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.0%
  5. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side2.8%
  6. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.8%
  7. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault2.0%
  8. Individual direction indicators: incorrect colour2.0%
  9. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.0%
    22 marked dangerous
  10. Service brake performance: excessively binding1.9%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Brakes22.2%
  2. Lights & electrics20.7%
  3. Suspension8.0%
  4. Emissions & leaks5.6%
  5. Tyres5.6%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.5%
  7. Body & chassis3.1%
  8. Seat belts & airbags2.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.8%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn7.7%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine7.7%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.4%
  5. Exhaust system: system insecure5.2%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2013 Mercedes-Benz Viano?

In 2024, 68.2% of 2013 Mercedes-Benz Viano cars passed their MOT first time, across 639 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 Mercedes-Benz Viano?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; side repeaters: not working; rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2013 Mercedes-Benz Viano reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 102, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).