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EK63 LFZ

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

200,952 mi
Last recorded200,952 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 200,952 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 199,698 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 195,787 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper mount has play (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheelarch very rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 170,816 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 152,823 miles

Nearside Front Upper shocker mount bush has slight play

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper shocker mount bush has slight play

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 137,578 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside sliding door bent and creased

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front door check strap ripped through body

Offside Front headlight bracket cracked but still secure

Fail 5 Mar 2021 137,577 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn just more than 3mm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside sliding door bent and creased

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front door check strap ripped through body

Offside Front headlight bracket cracked but still secure

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both worn nsr and osr (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 120,311 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 105,088 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 89,622 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 75,186 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 57,404 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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 LFZ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 EK63 LFZ, 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 LFZ registered?

EK63 LFZ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 19 October 2013.

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