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YH63 XJU

2013 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

118,296 mi
Last recorded118,296 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito110,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH63 XJU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 118,296 miles

Nearside Front tie rod end slight play

Pass 1 Aug 2025 112,908 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 108,464 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 104,752 miles

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

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

Rear diff mounting bushes deteriorated

Fail 7 Aug 2023 104,752 miles

Exhaust system insecure exhaust centre clamp corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear diff mounting bushes deteriorated

under body heat sheild insecure

Pass 23 Sep 2022 97,973 miles

bonnet handle broken

Fail 23 Sep 2022 97,973 miles

bonnet handle broken

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 91,030 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 91,030 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

bonnet cable insecure at release lever

Pass 25 Sep 2020 83,891 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all seats

Rear shockers weak,,

brake pedal has slight creep

Fail 24 Sep 2020 83,889 miles

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all seats

Rear shockers weak,,

bonnet release handle broken

Pass 26 Sep 2019 75,685 miles

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

Nearside windscreen wiper smearing on screen

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

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

exhaust centre bracket corroded

unable to check seat belts in rear correctly

Fail 26 Sep 2019 75,685 miles

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

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

Nearside windscreen wiper smearing on screen

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

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

exhaust centre bracket corroded

unable to check seat belts in rear correctly

Pass 25 Sep 2018 62,879 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear seats,, unable to carry out inspections

Fail 25 Sep 2018 62,879 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system insecure bracket/clamps corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear seats,, unable to carry out inspections

Pass 26 Sep 2017 52,040 miles

Offside Front driving light not working

Fail 26 Sep 2017 52,039 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding possible caliper (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front driving light not working

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 39,829 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f driving light not working

n/s/f tyre scrubbing on outer edge

Fail 31 Aug 2016 39,829 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f driving light not working

n/s/f tyre scrubbing on outer edge

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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YH63 XJU is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito in White 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 YH63 XJU, 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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YH63 XJU is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 26 September 2013.

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