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LJ63 VBY

2013 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

302,742 mi
Last recorded302,742 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2024
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito110,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ63 VBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2024 302,742 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 275,341 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 263,399 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 263,399 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 242,797 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 235,577 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 235,577 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 232,521 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 215,390 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 215,388 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 199,667 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 186,391 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2018 186,391 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 175,378 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 156,359 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 145,059 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 124,441 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 102,159 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 80,094 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 60,647 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 39,950 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 VBY is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 VBY, 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 VBY registered?

LJ63 VBY is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 September 2013.

Is LJ63 VBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ63 VBY shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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