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MK63 XLU

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2024
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

152,735 mi
Last recorded152,735 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2023
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK63 XLU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2023 152,735 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 145,930 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s repeater light cover broken

oil leak

play in both steering rack ends

Fail 5 Nov 2021 145,930 miles

Nearside Outline marker lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps cab light (4.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

oil leak

play in both steering rack ends

o/s repeater light cover broken

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 2 Nov 2020 130,046 miles

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

play in n/s/f and o/s/f steering arms (rack ends)

Pass 7 Nov 2019 117,311 miles

n/s/r lamp lense broken

Pass 24 Oct 2018 98,518 miles

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

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

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

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

slight play in o/s/f shock absorber

Pass 3 Nov 2017 80,511 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r and o/s/r upper marker lamps not working

slight play in o/s/f shock absorber

Fail 2 Nov 2017 80,510 miles

Nearside Side repeater obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance lense damaged cannot be seen front front of vehicle (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s door mirror lower glass missing

n/s/r and o/s/r upper marker lamps not working

slight play in o/s/f shock absorber

Pass 17 Oct 2016 59,282 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

all o/s marker lamps not working

lower part of n/s mirror glass missing

n/s side repeater lense broken

rear top marker lamps not working

side loading curtains insecure

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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MK63 XLU is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MK63 XLU, 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 MK63 XLU registered?

MK63 XLU is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 11 November 2013.

Is MK63 XLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK63 XLU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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