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SD63 VZX

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

80,865 mi
Last recorded80,865 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD63 VZX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 80,865 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

cracks at screen and door apature near side

Fail 12 Feb 2026 80,864 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Lower Non obligatory mirror damaged missing ()

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

cracks at screen and door apature near side

Pass 16 Jan 2025 71,465 miles

Exhaust g/box bracket broken bolts missing and bolts missing on DPF bracket

Offside Front Inner track rod arm slight play

Offside Rear Shock absorber outer cover rusted away

pad warning light on dash

Fail 15 Jan 2025 71,465 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Along chassis both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipe rusted through (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust g/box bracket broken bolts missing and bolts missing on DPF bracket

Offside Front Inner track rod arm slight play

Offside Rear Shock absorber outer cover rusted away

pad warning light on dash

Pass 16 Nov 2023 60,126 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2023 60,125 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake damaged to the extent that the braking system is adversely affected backing plate missing (1.1.21 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 14 Nov 2023 60,123 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake damaged to the extent that the braking system is adversely affected backing plate missing (1.1.21 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 51,635 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Dec 2021 45,105 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 37,698 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2020 37,698 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 30,192 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 30,192 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 22,109 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 13,492 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 5,260 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 6,177 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 VZX is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SD63 VZX, 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 VZX registered?

SD63 VZX is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 31 December 2013.

Is SD63 VZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD63 VZX shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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