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SB63 SMX

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

269,491 mi
Last recorded269,491 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB63 SMX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 269,491 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 247,245 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 224,071 miles

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

handbrake at 16% may require adjustment or repair

Pass 23 Dec 2020 188,469 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 23 Dec 2020 188,469 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 31 Dec 2019 148,252 miles

Nearside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2019 148,251 miles

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

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

Nearside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 131,000 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Dec 2017 109,963 miles

Cooling fan cowling insecure

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 27 Dec 2017 109,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Cooling fan cowling insecure

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 85,681 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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SB63 SMX is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SB63 SMX, 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 SB63 SMX registered?

SB63 SMX is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 31 December 2013.

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