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EK63 LKA

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

212,529 mi
Last recorded212,529 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2024 212,529 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 204,512 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 190,051 miles

Front grille insecure but not likely to be detached.

Gearbox link rod missing

Nearside Front Wheel arch liner missing

Park brake lever no reserve travel.

minor oil leak at gearbox

Grease on o/r brake pads.

Fail 27 Oct 2022 190,051 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front grille insecure but not likely to be detached.

Gearbox link rod missing

Nearside Front Wheel arch liner missing

Park brake lever no reserve travel.

minor oil leak at gearbox

Grease on o/r brake pads.

Pass 25 Oct 2021 175,654 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2021 167,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation inside lens (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced above rear axle (6.1.1 (a) (i))

both daytime running lamps inop

Fail 6 May 2021 167,168 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment 15 clicks, no lockout. (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation inside lens (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced above rear axle (6.1.1 (a) (i))

both daytime running lamps inop

Pass 3 Nov 2020 157,743 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2020 157,742 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 128,721 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 109,360 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 May 2017 85,417 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2017 85,417 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Bumper end missing. (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Pass 26 May 2016 62,663 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 62,651 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 LKA is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LKA, 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 LKA registered?

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

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