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LT63 VJJ

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

286,046 mi
Last recorded286,046 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT63 VJJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 286,046 miles

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 19 May 2026 286,027 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction flashing on and off (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. cut open and rewelded (8.2.2.1 (c))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative headlight lens cracked (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play both sides play within tolerance (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush rear front bushes and rear spring eye bushes worn [ play ] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel noisy (2.3 (a) (i))

both front cab lights not working

Pass 2 May 2025 281,374 miles

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play both sides within tolerance (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside headlight lens cracked headlight leveler very slow [attention soon ]

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel noisy (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view wiper marks attention soon (3.2 (a) (i))

service and brake pad warning lights on dash

Pass 17 May 2024 280,306 miles

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play both sides within limits (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside headlight cracked headlight leveller slow will need attention soon

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel noisy (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view wiper marks affecting view but not adversely [ WILL NEED ATTENTION SOON ] (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2024 280,303 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Outline marker lamp not working rear lamp outer light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid offside and nearside (3.5 (a))

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play both sides within limits (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside headlight cracked headlight leveller slow will need attention soon

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel noisy (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view wiper marks affecting view but not adversely [ WILL NEED ATTENTION SOON ] (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2023 280,118 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside reverse light lens damaged

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel noisy (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view wiper marks [ attention soon ] (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2023 280,116 miles

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

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

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside reverse light lens damaged

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel noisy (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view wiper marks [ attention soon ] (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 273,059 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth on edge (1.1.2 (c))

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

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both rear springs all bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel o/s rack inner joint worn [ attention soon ] steering noisy (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view wiper marks [ may need attention soon ] (3.2 (a) (i))

emissions higher than normal for this type of vehicle may need attention soon

Fail 26 Apr 2022 273,056 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working cab roof (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment 12% overall o/s273kg n/s152kg not locked (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed several cuts cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth on edge (1.1.2 (c))

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

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both rear springs all bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel o/s rack inner joint worn [ attention soon ] steering noisy (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view wiper marks [ may need attention soon ] (3.2 (a) (i))

emissions higher than normal for this type of vehicle may need attention soon

Pass 10 May 2021 262,253 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view wiper mark on windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

park brake little reserve travel on minimum requirement 16% may need attention soon

Fail 10 May 2021 262,246 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall and outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view wiper mark on windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

park brake little reserve travel on minimum requirement 16% may need attention soon

Pass 19 May 2020 255,884 miles

Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2020 255,883 miles

Central Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Brake inadequately mounted (1.1.21 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Brake inadequately mounted (1.1.21 (c))

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Electrical wiring connectors for braking disconnected (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 228,152 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 5 Sep 2018 228,152 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 315,168 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both sides outer (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 168,370 miles

Front Upper top of screen cracked

Front small chip middle screen

Rear number plate cracked

Fail 7 Sep 2016 168,370 miles

Rear number plate cracked

Front Upper top of screen cracked

Front small chip middle screen

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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LT63 VJJ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 LT63 VJJ, 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 LT63 VJJ registered?

LT63 VJJ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 11 September 2013.

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The MOT history for LT63 VJJ shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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