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WU63 ZSW

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

144,429 mi
Last recorded144,429 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU63 ZSW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 144,429 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2025 144,217 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 140,639 miles

Covers and Shields fitted

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 134,200 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Covers + Shields Fitted

Front Shock Pivot Slight Play (Both Sides)

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Wing Mirror Housing Slightly Damaged, Heavily Taped

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 5 Dec 2023 134,200 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Covers + Shields Fitted

Front Shock Pivot Slight Play (Both Sides)

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Wing Mirror Housing Slightly Damaged, Heavily Taped

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/65/16C (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise to Change Soon - 235/65/16C (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 129,468 miles

Covers and Shields fitted

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Casing broken (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Casing damaged, taped ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/65R16C (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/65R16C tyre worn close to tread wear markers on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Parking brake slightly lazy

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

Spare tyre defective Tyre worn close to tread wear markers ()

Fail 6 Dec 2022 129,468 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/65R16C Tyre has a cut marked in yellow chalk (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Covers and Shields fitted

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Casing broken (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Casing damaged, taped ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/65R16C (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/65R16C tyre worn close to tread wear markers on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Parking brake slightly lazy

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

Spare tyre defective Tyre worn close to tread wear markers ()

Pass 7 Dec 2021 124,840 miles

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

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

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 3 Dec 2021 124,840 miles

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

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

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

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 4 Dec 2020 119,120 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Nov 2020 119,118 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 109,866 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2019 109,866 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side adjustment needed (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2019 109,736 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside side marker lights not working

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 85,613 miles

nearside seat belt buckle cover missing

Pass 6 Oct 2017 65,514 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 46,591 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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WU63 ZSW is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 WU63 ZSW, 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 WU63 ZSW registered?

WU63 ZSW is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 13 September 2013.

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