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LJ63 VBT

2013 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests29 (24 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate82.8%

Mileage

260,856 mi
Last recorded260,856 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito110,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ63 VBT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

24 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 260,856 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2026 260,815 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Feb 2026 242,201 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2026 241,525 miles

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated has pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

emissions too low to detect

Fail 19 Feb 2026 241,525 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated has pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

emissions too low to detect

Pass 21 Feb 2025 234,505 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 226,248 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Feb 2024 216,764 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 207,038 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 196,746 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 185,155 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 169,641 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 169,641 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 152,437 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 152,437 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 149,594 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 143,366 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 129,431 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 129,376 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 119,330 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 115,822 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2017 97,413 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 81,481 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 81,481 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 71,226 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 62,709 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outter edge

Pass 20 May 2015 49,533 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 31,991 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 30,242 miles

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

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 VBT is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.8%.

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 VBT, 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 VBT registered?

LJ63 VBT is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 September 2013.

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