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DG63 LAE

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2025
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

176,212 mi
Last recorded176,212 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2024
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG63 LAE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2024 176,212 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2024 176,212 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury corner (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering locking device ineffective trackrod end (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 176,179 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Park brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Jul 2023 176,179 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Park brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Jul 2022 175,996 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 174,237 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 137,402 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 137,402 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn end bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake inoperative on one side N/S 90 O/S 41 (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement end bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 123,212 miles

play to front shockers

slight play to offside front rack arm

Fail 6 Sep 2018 123,212 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

play to front shockers

service overdue

slight play to offside front rack arm

Pass 3 Sep 2017 96,015 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 96,015 miles

Brake linkage has restricted free movement parking brake compensator siezed (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating top bulb in cluster inop (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour lense not correctly fitting due to panel damage (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 72,433 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit at outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Aug 2016 72,431 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit at outer edge (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sprinter?

Based on 4,037,050 MOT tests across 408,496 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
10,964
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
408,496
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 175,127
position lamp(s) not working 92,747
Registration plate lamp not working 78,072
Brake pipe excessively corroded 69,976
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,847
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DG63 LAE is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 136,051 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 Sprinter fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 175,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DG63 LAE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Sprinter typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 13 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sprinter is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was DG63 LAE registered?

DG63 LAE is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 9 September 2013.

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