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LG63 BDU

2013 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

262,340 mi
Last recorded262,340 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito110,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG63 BDU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 262,340 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2026 251,703 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2025 239,873 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 229,157 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 223,577 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 199,947 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2023 199,262 miles

Emissions unable to be completed excess black smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside daytime running lamp inop

Pass 23 Sep 2022 168,692 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 160,000 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 160,000 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 155,584 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 155,319 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 155,231 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 145,950 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 131,577 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 117,738 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R Tyre close to legal limit

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 10 Oct 2017 102,273 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 88,971 miles

N/S/F lower suspension arm front bush has slight play

N/S/R shock has slight play in top bush

O/S/F lower suspension arm has slight play in front bush

Smoke test not printed , FAS not detected , vehicle runs too clean

Pass 6 Oct 2016 77,694 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 67,413 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 56,174 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 44,845 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 31,013 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 31,013 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 29,753 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear steering system has slight play

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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LG63 BDU is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 LG63 BDU, 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 LG63 BDU registered?

LG63 BDU is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 September 2013.

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