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LV63 KPA

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

216,487 mi
Last recorded216,487 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV63 KPA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2026 216,487 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from front to both rear flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2025 206,182 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2025 206,182 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 186,450 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2024 186,450 miles

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

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 167,750 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 147,436 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 126,784 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 108,522 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 100,869 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 77,548 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake adjust needed

slight play in front shocks

Fail 7 Sep 2018 77,548 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake adjust needed

slight play in front shocks

Pass 5 Oct 2017 54,597 miles

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

damage to front bumper

slight play in front shocks

Fail 29 Sep 2017 54,597 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

damage to front bumper

slight play in front shocks

Pass 15 Sep 2016 34,152 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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LV63 KPA is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LV63 KPA, 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 LV63 KPA registered?

LV63 KPA is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 30 September 2013.

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