2013 Mercedes-Benz Viano · 2,439 MOT tests
2013 Mercedes-Benz Viano reliability
2013 Mercedes-Benz Vianos fail 29.8% of first MOT tests, 11% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 11 Viano years (2,439 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz Vianos: 33.6%)
- 29.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz Vianos: 33.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 11% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- 123,298
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,439
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2013 against the years either side
- 2012 cars: 14% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does worse)
- 2014 cars: 11% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does better)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 2.8% of tests fail here (158% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: steering, 53% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2013 car carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
Common problems
What fails on a 2013 Mercedes-Benz Viano
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics14.6%
- Brakes11.1%
- Tyres6.3%
- Suspension5.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks4.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.1%
- Body, chassis and structure3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Side repeater not working 3.85%
A failed side repeater means other road users cannot see your intended direction change, which is dangerous and must be fixed.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 3.73%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Parking brake efficiency under half required 2.3%
The parking brake is well below required strength and is unlikely to hold the car on a slope.
Parking brake inoperative on one side 2.17%
The parking brake does not work on one side, so the car may not hold on a slope and needs repair.
Airbag warning lamp shows fault 2.13%
A lit airbag warning means the airbag system may not deploy in a crash, so it needs diagnosing and repairing.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.05%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (16.15%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (6.23%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (5.37%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (4.96%) · Brake pads wearing thin (4.26%) · Indicator lens slightly discoloured (3.24%)
Other years
Every Mercedes-Benz Viano year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2013 Mercedes-Benz Viano reliable?
2013 Mercedes-Benz Vianos fail 29.8% of first MOT tests, 11% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 11 Viano years (2,439 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2013 Mercedes-Benz Viano MOT?
Most often side repeater not working (3.85% of tests), parking brake efficiency below minimum (3.73% of tests), parking brake efficiency under half required (2.3% of tests).
How many miles should a 2013 Mercedes-Benz Viano have done?
At its MOT aged about 10, a typical 2013 Mercedes-Benz Viano shows 123,298 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2013 car?
A car first registered in 2013 carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
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