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LJI 257

2013 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

209,859 mi
Last recorded209,859 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito110,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJI 257
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 209,859 miles

Offside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair grabbing (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair grabbing (1.2.1 (c))

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

Fail 4 Feb 2026 209,769 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair grabbing (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair grabbing (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 203,671 miles

condensation in offside headlight

rear diff mounts worn

Fail 29 Jan 2025 203,668 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

condensation in offside headlight

rear diff mounts worn

Pass 3 Jan 2024 198,263 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

O/S/R tyre worn on inner shoulder

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 3 Jan 2024 198,263 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

O/S/R tyre worn on inner shoulder

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 190,502 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust bracket (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear unable to check rear seat belts

Fail 26 Jan 2023 190,449 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust bracket (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear unable to check rear seat belts

Pass 4 Jan 2022 293,593 miles

Slight brake bind on Offside park brake.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2022 293,593 miles

Slight brake bind on Offside park brake.

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 278,102 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

brake wear light on

Fail 4 Dec 2020 278,089 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

brake wear light on

Pass 2 Nov 2019 264,329 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2019 264,323 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 155,607 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

all tyres worn on edges

Pass 12 Jan 2018 139,178 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 138,522 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Jan 2017 108,262 miles

brake pedal antislip rubber wearing

Pass 25 Jan 2016 74,021 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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LJI 257 is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 LJI 257, 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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LJI 257 is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 January 2013.

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