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LJ63 VDK

2013 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

399,729 mi
Last recorded399,729 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito110,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ63 VDK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 399,729 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 389,320 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2024 389,320 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 363,794 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 349,024 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 329,874 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 312,043 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2022 312,043 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 297,865 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 297,865 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Apr 2021 282,799 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 269,526 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 253,780 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 237,376 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 220,943 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 205,453 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2017 189,722 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 167,997 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 143,409 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 118,943 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 93,084 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 68,826 miles

Nearside Outer 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 8 Sep 2014 45,058 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 VDK is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 VDK, 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 VDK registered?

LJ63 VDK is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 September 2013.

Is LJ63 VDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ63 VDK shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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