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KU63 DPN

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

169,603 mi
Last recorded169,603 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU63 DPN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 169,603 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 158,915 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 May 2025 158,915 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 153,789 miles

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

Nearside steering tie rod slight play

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2024 153,788 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust separated (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Prop shaft bearing likely to break up (6.1.7 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside steering tie rod slight play

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 139,763 miles

oil leaks

rear diff leaking oil

Fail 6 Sep 2023 139,763 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both rear outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

oil leaks

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 7 Sep 2022 123,208 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

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

play in steering rack inner joints (nearside

Fail 1 Sep 2022 123,208 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust system missing (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases missing from the dpf back (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front 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))

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

play in steering rack inner joints (nearside

Pass 13 Sep 2021 105,830 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 105,822 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) play in steering rack area (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/65r16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2020 86,563 miles

play in rack

Fail 9 Sep 2020 86,563 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

play in rack

Pass 10 Sep 2019 73,416 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

slight play o/s steering arm

Fail 9 Sep 2019 73,416 miles

Emissions not tested missing exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex pipe missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached missing (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

slight play o/s steering arm

Pass 2 Aug 2018 56,005 miles

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

slight deterioration exhaust flex pipe

Fail 2 Aug 2018 56,003 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

slight deterioration exhaust flex pipe

Pass 29 Jun 2017 40,422 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Jun 2017 40,418 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 37,916 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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KU63 DPN is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 KU63 DPN, 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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KU63 DPN is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 5 September 2013.

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