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LJ63 VDL

2013 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

420,766 mi
Last recorded420,766 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito110,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ63 VDL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 420,766 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 14 Aug 2025 420,765 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 385,862 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2024 385,862 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 343,315 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2023 343,315 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 287,216 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 287,216 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 240,468 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 240,468 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 237,039 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 217,240 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 208,712 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 191,351 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 169,759 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2019 169,759 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 152,153 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 152,027 miles

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

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

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely Bothside (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 126,928 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 107,671 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 107,671 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 86,652 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 66,154 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 55,162 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 44,758 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 33,875 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 22,092 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 11,397 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 11,392 miles

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

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 VDL is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VDL, 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 VDL registered?

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

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