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HV63 TBZ

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

218,858 mi
Last recorded218,858 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV63 TBZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 218,858 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

side loading door has damage at bottom

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 208,918 miles

Front slight play in both steering arms

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 22 Oct 2024 208,893 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases blowing at joint with dpf and turbo...fumes in cab (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator metal to metal (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both inner rack joints have play ()

side loading door has damage at bottom

Pass 7 Nov 2023 188,520 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT DISCS VERY LIPPED AND WORN..[NEED MEASURING] (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

FRONT FOG LAMPS NOT WORKING

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both inner rack joints have play] ()

Fail 31 Oct 2023 188,520 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment has no reserve travel ,and not holding/locking (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged PLY EXPOSED IN VERY LARGE CUT [235/65/R16C][115/113]T LT [BGT] (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT DISCS VERY LIPPED AND WORN..[NEED MEASURING] (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

FRONT FOG LAMPS NOT WORKING

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both inner rack joints have play] ()

Pass 19 Oct 2022 161,367 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 125,263 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2020 90,618 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Oct 2019 74,525 miles

front brake pads getting low..

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 17 Oct 2019 74,486 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush shock centre shaft with gland has lots of up and down movement and play (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread is bald on outer edge,and close to outer wearbar [235/65/r16c]115/113r 8pr (5.2.3 (e))

front brake pads getting low..

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 10 Sep 2018 60,810 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 48,088 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 36,352 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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HV63 TBZ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 HV63 TBZ, 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 HV63 TBZ registered?

HV63 TBZ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 26 September 2013.

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