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EK63 LKV

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

253,974 mi
Last recorded253,974 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 253,974 miles

Brake Pedal Rubber slightly worn

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2026 253,972 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn lower bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Brake Pedal Rubber slightly worn

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 223,490 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material central and both sides rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Dec 2023 216,631 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Dec 2022 208,010 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 200,046 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Dec 2021 200,046 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2020 180,064 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 152,243 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 127,036 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 101,503 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 78,269 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 78,269 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 LKV is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LKV, 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 LKV registered?

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

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