CarVerify

Free Car Check

LJ63 VDN

2013 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

223,951 mi
Last recorded223,951 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito110,190 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 223,951 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 210,703 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 205,080 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 191,464 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 180,876 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 169,589 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 153,882 miles
Fail 12 May 2022 153,881 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2021 145,702 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 134,251 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 125,550 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 125,550 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 111,485 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 104,274 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 90,439 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 82,085 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 71,172 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 62,530 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 55,100 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 55,100 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 48,368 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 48,368 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 36,283 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 30,784 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 16,593 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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
Full Mercedes-benz Vito reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LJ63 VDN is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 VDN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LJ63 VDN?

You can check the full history of LJ63 VDN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LJ63 VDN registered?

LJ63 VDN is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 September 2013.

Is LJ63 VDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ63 VDN shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LJ63 VDN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LJ63 VDN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.