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SH62 XEC

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

326,474 mi
Last recorded326,474 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2023
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH62 XEC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2023 326,474 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2023 326,450 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2022 316,886 miles
Fail 27 May 2022 316,675 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 282,972 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 282,909 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 245,229 miles

Nearside Front damage

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Jan 2020 245,225 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front damage

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Jan 2019 193,716 miles

both middle side markers inop

drivers seat secure but back adjuster broken

Pass 29 Nov 2018 193,478 miles

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

Nearside Rear light mounting bar distorted.

Nearside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Wiper blades smearing slightly. Small lines on screen. (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2018 193,478 miles

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

Nearside Rear light mounting bar distorted.

Nearside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Wiper blades smearing slightly. Small lines on screen. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 125,947 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 76,375 miles

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

Nearside Front ball joint creaking

Pass 13 Jan 2016 60,227 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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SH62 XEC is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SH62 XEC, 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 SH62 XEC registered?

SH62 XEC is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 30 January 2013.

Is SH62 XEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH62 XEC shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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