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DG63 LDJ

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

170,714 mi
Last recorded170,714 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 170,714 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2026 170,694 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator brake warning light on (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak leak from flexi (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2025 155,633 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Feb 2025 155,630 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust system missing (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust system missing (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Ball joint area/HOLE DETECTED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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 Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 138,097 miles

Knocking detected at steering wheel coming from steering rack no movement found

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm/Outer sidewall has Curb damage (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported To flexi (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Offside Mirror cover missing

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

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2023 138,094 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Rear exhaust system missing (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

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

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

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

Knocking detected at steering wheel coming from steering rack no movement found

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm/Outer sidewall has Curb damage (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported To flexi (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Offside Mirror cover missing

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 115,757 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 105,975 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 1 Oct 2020 105,975 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 31 Aug 2019 87,678 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 80,436 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 80,436 miles

Central Rear Position lamp not working tail lamp (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 69,677 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Sep 2017 69,677 miles

Brake linkage has restricted free movement park brake mechanizem siezed (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working outer (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working outer (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

service due in 1200 miles

slight play to front shockers

Pass 15 Sep 2016 53,982 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 53,979 miles

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

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play TRACK ARM (2.2.B.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage BOTH (2.7.4)

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

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 LDJ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 LDJ, 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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DG63 LDJ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 30 September 2013.

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