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LJ63 XOW

2013 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

150,999 mi
Last recorded150,999 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito110,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ63 XOW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 150,999 miles

Nearside Rear Lamp unit lens cracked but serviceable.

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

Slight play felt at the steering rack input shaft.

Fail 10 Nov 2025 150,986 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Central Exhaust silencer likely to become detached Clamp uncomplete at join. (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth worn through and split on one edge. (1.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Mounting bracket for catalyst. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lamp unit lens cracked but serviceable.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Slight play felt at the steering rack input shaft.

Pass 21 Nov 2024 143,886 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2024 143,864 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 141,520 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2023 141,494 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 133,758 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 130,700 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 127,492 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 127,458 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 119,554 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 107,580 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 102,470 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 85,586 miles

Nearside Rear 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 XOW is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XOW, 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

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What year was LJ63 XOW registered?

LJ63 XOW is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 November 2013.

Is LJ63 XOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ63 XOW shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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