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EK63 LCL

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

235,137 mi
Last recorded235,137 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2023
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK63 LCL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2023 235,137 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 216,004 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped on o/s (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 203,686 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 182,312 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 147,050 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 127,460 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front wing panel damaged

Nearside Rear sill and rear panel damaged

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2018 127,454 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front wing panel damaged

Nearside Rear sill and rear panel damaged

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 113,935 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 113,932 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Coolant leak top of radiator ()

Pass 29 Sep 2016 89,720 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Nearside Front bumper loose

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

lean burn emissions system

Fail 29 Sep 2016 89,720 miles

Nearside Front bumper loose

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

lean burn emissions system

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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EK63 LCL is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EK63 LCL, 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 EK63 LCL registered?

EK63 LCL is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 18 October 2013.

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