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SD63 VXS

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

158,869 mi
Last recorded158,869 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD63 VXS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 158,869 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 149,315 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 141,607 miles

Both front Inner tie rods have slight play

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 130,738 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2022 130,738 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 120,071 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 114,007 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Nov 2020 114,007 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 107,428 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 96,660 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 96,660 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 80,292 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2016 80,292 miles

Nearside Front Brake pedal spongy caliper slide pins seized (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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 VXS is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SD63 VXS, 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 VXS registered?

SD63 VXS is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 31 October 2013.

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