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SJ63 BYR

2013 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

138,790 mi
Last recorded138,790 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito110,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ63 BYR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 138,790 miles

Central Rear differential mounting bushes split

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 134,791 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 127,366 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Differential bushes worn

Pass 27 Mar 2023 120,630 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 120,630 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 112,788 miles

Central Rear Rear Differential Mounts Worn

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2022 112,787 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Rear Rear Differential Mounts Worn

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2021 104,461 miles

Long parking brake travel

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

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

Rear axle mounting bushes split

Fail 16 Mar 2021 104,357 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Bush deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear axle mounting bushes split

Long parking brake travel

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 99,046 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 98,993 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 87,797 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 76,740 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 74,252 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 55,491 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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SJ63 BYR is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SJ63 BYR, 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 SJ63 BYR registered?

SJ63 BYR is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 October 2013.

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