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LK63 VJL

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2023
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

303,460 mi
Last recorded303,460 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2022
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK63 VJL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2022 303,460 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 265,881 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 228,850 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 228,848 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2019 205,639 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 169,698 miles

Nearside Front worn on the outer edge

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

bonnet is difficult to open

parking brake has only just met the required efficiency

slight oil leak

Fail 17 Sep 2018 169,698 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front worn on the outer edge

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

bonnet is difficult to open

parking brake has only just met the required efficiency

slight oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2017 132,265 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside side repeater has slight damage

Fail 14 Sep 2017 132,261 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside side repeater has slight damage

Pass 31 Aug 2016 93,482 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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LK63 VJL is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LK63 VJL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LK63 VJL registered?

LK63 VJL is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 26 September 2013.

Is LK63 VJL safe to buy?

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