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LK63 VYU

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Yellow Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2025
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

212,377 mi
Last recorded212,377 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2024
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2024 212,377 miles

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

Front prop shaft mount

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

Fail 4 Jul 2024 212,369 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring all u bolts (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front prop shaft mount

Pass 7 Jul 2023

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

Fail 24 Jun 2023

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 183,545 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2022 183,545 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 167,252 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2021 167,251 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring with an unsafe modification has a cable jammed in hanger also hanging down (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear lenze broken (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side both rear (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 150,917 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rears both (1.1.11 (c))

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

engine light indicates there may be a fault (off at time of test)

Fail 18 Aug 2020 150,864 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear broken (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment handbrake leaver (1.1.6 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rears both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 125,532 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 125,532 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lowers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 106,063 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 86,031 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 70,044 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 VYU 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 VYU, 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 VYU registered?

LK63 VYU is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 25 September 2013.

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