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LT63 VKR

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

323,081 mi
Last recorded323,081 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2019
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2019 323,081 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2019 322,561 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 254,357 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 254,312 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 155,433 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear brake discs (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Nov 2017 155,433 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush Anti-roll bar to linkage bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/65/16C (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush Anti-roll bar to linkage bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Offside and nearside ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear brake discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 62,617 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 25 Nov 2016 62,617 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside 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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LT63 VKR is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VKR, 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 VKR registered?

LT63 VKR is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 9 September 2013.

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