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DG63 LCZ

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

238,744 mi
Last recorded238,744 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 238,744 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 218,111 miles

Nearside Front steering arm slight play

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

slight lift in both front ball joint

Pass 15 Sep 2023 198,058 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 13 Sep 2023 198,058 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2022 182,701 miles

Nearside Front steering arm has slight play

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front steering arm has slight play

Fail 16 Sep 2022 182,701 miles

Nearside Front steering arm has slight play

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front steering arm has slight play

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 165,475 miles

exhaust flexi pipe outer skin loose

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Sep 2020 151,694 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 11 Sep 2020 151,694 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Body insecure to the extent that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 137,601 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Sep 2019 137,601 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Sep 2018 120,004 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 120,004 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 102,729 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak on engine

rear drop links slight play

Pass 5 Sep 2016 83,879 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 83,868 miles

Offside Front Outer Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 58,763 miles

Front Brake pads 50% worn

Rear Brake pads 50% worn

Pass 1 Sep 2014 30,968 miles

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 LCZ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LCZ, 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 LCZ registered?

DG63 LCZ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 10 September 2013.

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