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MK63 XLV

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

582,745 mi
Last recorded582,745 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 582,745 miles

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

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

rear diff leak

Fail 3 Jun 2025 582,745 miles

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play both front inner arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

rear diff leak

Pass 1 Jun 2024 570,391 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Going to offside rear flexi and middle along floor (1.1.11 (c))

Slight play in both front inner steering arms

Pass 2 Feb 2023 577,122 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 549,168 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides also corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 549,157 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides also corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 531,054 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 874,635 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 415,123 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2018 415,115 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Outer Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Service brake lagging in operation foot brake soft or spongey (1.2.1 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2017 337,941 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak engine ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear body outline stalk type marker lamps inoperative

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

propshaft rear back up support hoop bolt missing

Fail 15 Dec 2017 337,941 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front position lamp LED type and intermittent flickering

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak engine ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear body outline stalk type marker lamps inoperative

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

propshaft rear back up support hoop bolt missing

Pass 17 Dec 2016 263,876 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Dec 2016 263,876 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 XLV is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 MK63 XLV, 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 XLV registered?

MK63 XLV is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 20 December 2013.

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