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GJ63 SBV

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

141,470 mi
Last recorded141,470 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ63 SBV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 141,470 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 137,823 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2023 134,476 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 132,402 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2021 131,481 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2021 131,471 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 130,409 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Oct 2019 117,972 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

advise offside and nearside rear tyres worn low

Pass 29 Oct 2018 96,801 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2018 96,800 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 74,063 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 60,890 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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GJ63 SBV is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GJ63 SBV, 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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GJ63 SBV is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 31 October 2013.

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