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SB63 SNF

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2025
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

156,347 mi
Last recorded156,347 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2023
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2023 156,347 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear lower lamp lens cracked

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

Fail 12 Dec 2023 156,334 miles

Offside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury hole in panel sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bothy ides front tyres bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear lower lamp lens cracked

Offside Front daytime running lamp inoperative

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 144,565 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 11 Jan 2023 144,550 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 129,141 miles

Nearside side loading door not opening

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Dec 2021 129,129 miles

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury repeater lens broken and has sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside side loading door not opening

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 116,903 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2019 102,497 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

parking brake effort only just met

Fail 23 Dec 2019 102,485 miles

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury repeater lens broken and has sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

parking brake effort only just met

Pass 18 Dec 2018 87,499 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear,at fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear,at tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 71,770 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 14 Dec 2017 71,753 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 55,656 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 SNF is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SNF, 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 SNF registered?

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

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