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SL63 MPE

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

138,628 mi
Last recorded138,628 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL63 MPE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 138,628 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

bodsy panels corroded/damaged

Fail 20 Jun 2026 138,603 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure front exhaust mounting detatched (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure rear exhaust mounting detatched (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

bodsy panels corroded/damaged

Pass 17 Jun 2025 134,027 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured IN MIRROR (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view SLIGHT CHIP IN WINDSCREEN (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake lever not releasing correctly HANDBRAKE (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. HANDBRAKE (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 119,327 miles

Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 11 May 2022 119,007 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 118,961 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn rear bearing (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

rear diff has slight play

Pass 13 Nov 2021 110,714 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light slight crack on lens (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2021 110,713 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light slight crack on lens (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 106,683 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 106,682 miles

Brake performance not tested due to leaking brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Central Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 106,597 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 94,728 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Lower Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened calliper pin slide (1.1.16 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox selector mechanism (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated 2nd centre bearing splitting from metal casing (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2019 94,727 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Lower Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened calliper pin slide (1.1.16 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox selector mechanism (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated 2nd centre bearing splitting from metal casing (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 80,869 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play 2nd bearing rubber splitting from casing. (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox selector mechanism (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s/f and n/s/f

Fail 20 Nov 2018 80,689 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play 2nd bearing rubber splitting from casing. (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox selector mechanism (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s/f and n/s/f

Pass 24 Oct 2017 59,959 miles

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak gearbox selector mechanism

Fail 24 Oct 2017 59,959 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak gearbox selector mechanism

Pass 4 Nov 2016 47,486 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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SL63 MPE is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 SL63 MPE, 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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SL63 MPE is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 18 November 2013.

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