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LG63 BGU

2013 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

289,766 mi
Last recorded289,766 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito110,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG63 BGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 289,766 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2025 289,747 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

engine oil on the coolant reservoir

Pass 23 Sep 2024 278,198 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 271,299 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 261,821 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 255,559 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 May 2023 255,504 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Oct 2022 243,529 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 243,529 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 234,903 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Slight play in rear wheel steering motor

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

Offside Rear Slight play rear wheel motor

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 224,124 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 215,214 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 208,725 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 207,716 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 192,481 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 192,481 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 183,438 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 173,418 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 164,353 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 159,400 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 139,650 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 118,080 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 96,893 miles

Nearside Front Lower front suspension arm bush slightly deteriorated and seeping grease

Offside Front shock absorber has slight misting of oil

Pass 8 Oct 2015 78,181 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 60,559 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 38,769 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel steering connection has slight play (2.2.B.1i)

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 BGU is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BGU, 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 BGU registered?

LG63 BGU is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 September 2013.

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