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LJ63 VBL

2013 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

263,740 mi
Last recorded263,740 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito110,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ63 VBL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 263,740 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2026 263,595 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2026 251,941 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2026 251,928 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2025 234,343 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 200,119 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 197,298 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 197,277 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Wishbone Ball Joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 193,513 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 188,773 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 178,397 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 167,566 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 152,370 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 139,894 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 124,342 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 115,071 miles

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 30 Aug 2016 94,962 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 85,409 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 67,679 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 36,563 miles

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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LJ63 VBL is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 LJ63 VBL, 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 LJ63 VBL registered?

LJ63 VBL is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 September 2013.

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