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LJ63 VBP

2013 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests29 (27 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate93.1%

Mileage

419,224 mi
Last recorded419,224 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito110,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ63 VBP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

27 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 419,224 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2026 408,627 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2025 399,643 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2025 399,621 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 385,749 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 371,158 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 356,091 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 341,659 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 324,794 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 313,128 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 297,976 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 286,959 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 286,958 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 282,705 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 279,647 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 279,647 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 276,277 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 255,910 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 235,415 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 215,201 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 194,691 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 194,691 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 172,537 miles

Front discs pitted but not seriously weakened

Pass 8 Mar 2017 152,107 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 131,485 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 109,999 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 88,706 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 65,988 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 44,879 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres are wearing on the outer edge

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 VBP is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.1%.

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 VBP, 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 VBP registered?

LJ63 VBP is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 September 2013.

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The MOT history for LJ63 VBP shows 29 tests with a 93.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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