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SD63 VVT

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

223,587 mi
Last recorded223,587 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD63 VVT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 223,587 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Feb 2025 223,584 miles

Front Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 200,168 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Jan 2024 200,164 miles

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

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

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

Rear Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light (4.6.2 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Sep 2022 173,311 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 173,311 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 155,219 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S and O/S (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 134,601 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 131,130 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 111,286 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 92,185 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 70,308 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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SD63 VVT is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SD63 VVT, 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 SD63 VVT registered?

SD63 VVT is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 18 December 2013.

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