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LJ63 XJF

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

139,219 mi
Last recorded139,219 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ63 XJF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 139,219 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Oct 2025 139,207 miles

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Oct 2024 134,270 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2024 134,270 miles

Offside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 129,550 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 129,540 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 123,904 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 118,646 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Oct 2020 111,399 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 104,568 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 97,288 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 72,413 miles

n/s of wind screen cracked.

Fail 22 Sep 2017 72,413 miles

n/s of wind screen cracked.

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 45,641 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit and warning light on (3.5.1g)

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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LJ63 XJF is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White 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 LJ63 XJF, 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 LJ63 XJF registered?

LJ63 XJF is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 27 September 2013.

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The MOT history for LJ63 XJF shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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