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EK63 LJE

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

185,229 mi
Last recorded185,229 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 185,229 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2025 185,227 miles

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

Offside Rear leaf spring splayed and fouling mounting

Pass 11 Sep 2024 176,903 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 160,965 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 147,543 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 133,116 miles

Central Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off ADVISE FRONT NO/ PLATE DAMAGED BUT READABLE (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ADVISE N/S/F LOWER JOINT PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view ADVISE CHIP O/S MIDDLE WINDSCREEN (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface ADVISE O/S/R TAIL LAMP LENS CRACKED /DAMAGED (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 119,933 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 100,125 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 86,701 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ADVISE, SLIGHT LIFT FRONT BALL JOINTS. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 69,709 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 52,521 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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EK63 LJE 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 90.9%.

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 LJE, 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 LJE registered?

EK63 LJE is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 23 October 2013.

Is EK63 LJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK63 LJE shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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