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LX63 OLB

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

271,565 mi
Last recorded271,565 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX63 OLB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 271,565 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2026 271,560 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 253,641 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outersill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jan 2025 253,636 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outersill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 244,526 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Jan 2024 244,521 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 239,798 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2023 239,795 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working Side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 234,685 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 234,680 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Flashing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road Crack to the offside of the windscreen (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 230,158 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen cracked but not affecting drivers vision (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear indicators loosing colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 194,665 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 194,660 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 147,220 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 147,220 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 88,344 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2018 88,936 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 38,627 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 36,888 miles

Front outer edges on both front tyres

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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LX63 OLB is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 LX63 OLB, 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 LX63 OLB registered?

LX63 OLB is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 11 September 2013.

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