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KU63 XAP

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

197,969 mi
Last recorded197,969 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 197,969 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2025 196,118 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2024 193,829 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush sliding joint (5.3.2 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 18 Mar 2023 192,523 miles

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

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

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

Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2023 192,523 miles

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

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

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

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

Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 182,045 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight fluctuation on brake test (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Feb 2022 182,041 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.60 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Rear reflector missing both sides (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight fluctuation on brake test (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

viscous fan insecure

Pass 11 Mar 2021 170,754 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 170,747 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 158,351 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 158,349 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Position lamp showing white light to the rear and sharp edges (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 152,644 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2019 152,637 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure DPF mounting bracket fractured /insecure. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working only operates with washes not independently. (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high And Offside front. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Marker light not working.

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 148,926 miles

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

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

slight pivot play in nearside front shock

Fail 5 Sep 2018 148,926 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

slight pivot play in nearside front shock

Pass 5 Sep 2017 126,634 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 99,691 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 99,691 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported front to rear (3.6.B.1)

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 XAP is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 XAP, 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 XAP is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 September 2013.

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