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LG63 BFP

2013 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests34 (25 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate73.5%

Mileage

288,316 mi
Last recorded288,316 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito110,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG63 BFP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

25 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 288,316 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Sep 2026 288,288 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Apr 2026 278,907 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Fail 14 Apr 2026 278,785 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2025 265,518 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 15 Sep 2025 265,407 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolts loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 257,225 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Sep 2024 241,726 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2024 241,204 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 237,631 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 225,779 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Apr 2023 215,068 miles

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

rear differential carrier bushes worn

Pass 30 Aug 2022 201,682 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 190,061 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2022 189,950 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake performance not tested handbrake not tested due to excessive bind/operation (1.2.1 (g))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 177,838 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2021 171,142 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2021 170,881 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 167,647 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 166,431 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Feb 2020 166,260 miles

Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating foot brake sinking to the floor no visible leaks (1.1.10 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 1st axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 155,939 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 153,014 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 148,081 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 148,081 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 134,867 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 124,044 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 111,946 miles

Both front Tyres wearing on the out side

Front pads getting low

N/S/R Wheel ha slight play in actuator

O/S/R wheel has slight play in actuator

Offside Front Lower suspension arm front bush has slight play

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 101,799 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 101,799 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 89,702 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 72,957 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 53,977 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 35,908 miles

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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 BFP is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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