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EJ63 LSU

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

718,902 mi
Last recorded718,902 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ63 LSU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 718,902 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

body has slight corrosion

Pass 23 Apr 2025 678,907 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 634,813 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 597,405 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear hub seal damp

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

both clutch and brake pedal rubber pads wearing

brake pipes around abs block and master cylinder corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2023 597,402 miles

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

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

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system middle (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear hub seal damp

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

both clutch and brake pedal rubber pads wearing

brake pipes around abs block and master cylinder corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2022 549,183 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 496,607 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 477,898 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 432,288 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 372,639 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 13 Sep 2018 372,638 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 301,199 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

wiper blades poor

Pass 13 Oct 2016 218,650 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Oct 2016 218,631 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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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EJ63 LSU is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EJ63 LSU, 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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EJ63 LSU is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 24 December 2013.

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