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EK63 LKJ

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

171,883 mi
Last recorded171,883 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 171,883 miles

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play at bulkhead under bonnet (2.2.2 (c))

both steering rack inner joints has slight play

Fail 28 Aug 2025 171,883 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear flexi [front to rear] (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket insecure x2 [wrong nuts] (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play at bulkhead under bonnet (2.2.2 (c))

both steering rack inner joints has slight play

Pass 27 Aug 2024 145,396 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2024 145,385 miles

Nearside Rear Axle with loose fixing bolts U bolts are loose. (5.1.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 from front to rear brake hoses. (1.1.11 (c))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play centre prop shaft rubber is splitting. (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2024 145,362 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Axle with loose fixing bolts U bolts are loose. (5.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Axle with loose fixing bolts U bolts are loose. (5.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 from front to rear brake hoses. (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 from front to rear brake hoses. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play centre prop shaft rubber is splitting. (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 140,535 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 129,265 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2021 117,063 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2020 108,882 miles

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 74,291 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 51,734 miles

Nearside Rear Side loading door not opening

Fail 31 Aug 2018 51,734 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Wiper blade torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Side loading door not opening

Pass 7 Oct 2017 42,242 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 31,388 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 LKJ 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 71.4%.

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 LKJ, 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 LKJ registered?

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

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