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LK63 VYV

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Yellow Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2025
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

218,969 mi
Last recorded218,969 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2024
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2024 218,969 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2024 218,969 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 193,184 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Covers and Shields fitted

Front Both front DRL not working

Handbrake travel excessive

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Parking brake lazy

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Lens defective/ broken

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides disc lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2023 193,184 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light White light shown to rear, lens cracked. (4.5.4 (a))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Covers and Shields fitted

Front Both front DRL not working

Handbrake travel excessive

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Parking brake lazy

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Lens defective/ broken

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides disc lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 173,962 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 156,518 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 142,793 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 134,505 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

aftermarket passanger seat fitted

Fail 30 Nov 2018 134,500 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

aftermarket passanger seat fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2017 103,978 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 77,868 miles

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 VYV is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Yellow with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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