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BG63 XAU

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

142,580 mi
Last recorded142,580 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG63 XAU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 142,580 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing has play in ram at gland,advise replacement (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2026 142,530 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing has play in ram at gland,advise replacement (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 129,459 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust dpf fitted,emissions result pass @ 0.02 1/M

Pass 2 Apr 2024 115,699 miles

slight play in both inner rack joints

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 20 Mar 2023 101,127 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 89,823 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2022 89,803 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 78,059 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 63,315 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 63,311 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 49,255 miles

Rear both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2018 49,251 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding rear brakes binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2017 43,583 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 35,589 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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BG63 XAU is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BG63 XAU, 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 BG63 XAU registered?

BG63 XAU is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 28 November 2013.

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