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LJ63 VBN

2013 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests26 (23 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88.5%

Mileage

362,581 mi
Last recorded362,581 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito110,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ63 VBN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

23 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 362,581 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 308,019 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 278,654 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 259,519 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 244,186 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 225,123 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 210,182 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 193,183 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2021 193,183 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 185,684 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 180,422 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 175,140 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 160,493 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 5 Mar 2019 148,852 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 136,168 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 122,329 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 109,582 miles

Engine & Under Trays Fitted

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre Worn on Outer Edge

Offside Rear Tyre Worn on Inner Edge

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 23 Aug 2017 109,582 miles

Engine & Under Trays Fitted

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre Worn on Outer Edge

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre Worn on Inner Edge

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Mar 2017 97,409 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

engine covers fitted

under panels fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2016 81,059 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 68,348 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 55,215 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 55,215 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 43,067 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 32,887 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 17,874 miles

N/S/Front tyre worn on edge.

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

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 VBN is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.5%.

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 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 VBN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ63 VBN registered?

LJ63 VBN is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 September 2013.

Is LJ63 VBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ63 VBN shows 26 tests with a 88.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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