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BJ13 LXT

2013 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

155,350 mi
Last recorded155,350 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito110,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 155,350 miles

Front tyres worn on the edges

Horn weak

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

n/s/f inner wheel arch liner damaged

Pass 19 Aug 2024 143,359 miles

Front tyres heavily worn on the inner eges

Horn weak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear tyres on 1,9mm

n/s/f brake hose slightly twisted

n/s/f inner wheel arch damaged

Fail 2 Aug 2024 140,306 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner WHEEL ARCH COVER INSECURE

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH REARS (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REARS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 122,024 miles

Front tyres wearing on the inner eges

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2023 122,024 miles

Front tyres wearing on the inner eges

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 104,298 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2021 93,649 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 90,327 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2020 90,327 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 87,256 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 78,272 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 63,863 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 40,803 miles

vehicle has rear seats fitted

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 LXT is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LXT, 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 LXT registered?

BJ13 LXT is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 May 2013.

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