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SM63 HBA

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2025
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

212,569 mi
Last recorded212,569 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2024
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM63 HBA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2024 212,569 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s front and back (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Nov 2024 212,569 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working both side (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s front and back (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 206,628 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL FOURS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Mar 2023 206,628 miles

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

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO REARS (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure TAILBOX (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL FOURS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 180,017 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 155,510 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Play steering rack inner joint nearside

Fail 28 Jan 2021 155,385 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))

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Play steering rack inner joint nearside

Pass 18 Dec 2019 132,221 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Jan 2019 117,816 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 117,816 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure U BOLTS INSECURE (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure U BOLTS INSECURE (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 89,137 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 59,036 miles

Offside repeater lens damaged.

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nearside rear 3mm at centre tread area. (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Offside rear 2mm at centre tread area. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Dec 2016 59,036 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front. (8.2.2)

Offside repeater lens damaged.

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nearside rear 3mm at centre tread area. (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Offside rear 2mm at centre tread area. (4.1.E.1)

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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SM63 HBA is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SM63 HBA, 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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SM63 HBA is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 27 December 2013.

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