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LK63 VML

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Yellow Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

129,791 mi
Last recorded129,791 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK63 VML
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Jul 2026 129,791 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. headlight aim too low and too far left (4.1.2 (a))

Prop shaft badly damaged prop shaft has been rubbing against park brake assy cover (6.1.7 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn rear anti roll bar link bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust manifold leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 124,736 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2025 124,721 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 118,189 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2023 118,012 miles

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

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

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 110,155 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Aug 2021 99,852 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 88,685 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 88,642 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge sidewall scuffed (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 80,545 miles

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

Offside Park brake reading low

Fail 19 Aug 2019 80,402 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Park brake reading low

Tyre pressure monitor light on indicating tyre pressure is low

Pass 3 Sep 2018 71,019 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 71,019 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 54,141 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 39,331 miles

Nearside Front Wiper smearing

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Unable to fully inspect brakes through wheels and tyres

Unable to fully inspect rear seatbelts as seats folded away

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 VML is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Yellow with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VML, 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 LK63 VML registered?

LK63 VML is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 8 October 2013.

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