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HK63 JVU

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

58,791 mi
Last recorded58,791 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK63 JVU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 58,791 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 May 2026 58,786 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2025 58,363 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 57,993 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside nearside of van damaged

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

Fail 23 Feb 2024 57,993 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside nearside of van damaged

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

offside rear lamp damaged

Pass 23 Jan 2023 56,552 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear lamp damaged

damage to nearside of van

Pass 28 Jan 2022 84,874 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 47,037 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2020 47,037 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 45,353 miles

front number plate has slight damage

Fail 13 Nov 2019 45,351 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 41,009 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 41,004 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 34,777 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Also knocking

OS washer pipe insecure, NS washer innop, but OS washer clears whole screen sufficiently

OSR light unit holed and broken

OSR of bumper damaged. reflector fitted/secure but not very well

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Also knocking

Spare wheel is missing

front brake discs are lipped and worn

Fail 27 Oct 2017 34,777 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Spare wheel carrier insecure also signs of having scraped on ground, only on 1 x hanger ,which is loose/worn (6.4.2)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Also knocking

OS washer pipe insecure, NS washer innop, but OS washer clears whole screen sufficiently

OSR light unit holed and broken

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Also knocking

Spare wheel is missing

front brake discs are lipped and worn

Pass 24 Oct 2016 30,634 miles

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

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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HK63 JVU is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HK63 JVU, 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 HK63 JVU registered?

HK63 JVU is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 30 October 2013.

Is HK63 JVU safe to buy?

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