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BJ13 LXO

2013 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

189,168 mi
Last recorded189,168 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito110,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ13 LXO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 189,168 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))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

slight diff oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2024 171,364 miles

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

Rear both upper mounts have play on differential

Pass 28 Jul 2023 145,006 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Jul 2022 130,142 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front screw in tyre

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 117,264 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2020 99,770 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 78,720 miles

Zero Emissions Reading Recorded

Fail 21 Dec 2018 78,642 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Zero Emissions Reading Recorded

Pass 2 May 2017 52,502 miles

emissions checked o reading

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?

Based on 2,011,702 MOT tests across 164,434 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
9,235
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
164,434
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 49,564
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46,783
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 43,234
Brake pipe excessively corroded 37,987
Stop lamp not working 33,048
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BJ13 LXO is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 110,190 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Vito fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 49,564 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ13 LXO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Vito typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 13 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BJ13 LXO registered?

BJ13 LXO is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 May 2013.

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The MOT history for BJ13 LXO shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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