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BJ63 OAN

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2024
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

235,898 mi
Last recorded235,898 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2023
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ63 OAN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2023 235,898 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2023 235,894 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both Rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 206,487 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2022 206,487 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both Front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 178,206 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes corroded/pitted in places (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge HEAVILY WORN ON OUTER EDGE. NEARLY THROUGH TO CORDS. ADVISE REPLACEMENT NOW (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Outer face damaged /scored by going to metal with brake pad (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Offside tie rod ball joint has noticeable play. ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Feb 2021 178,165 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction DPF full. Warning light on dashboard, engine in "limp home" mode (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Other passenger door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed in the case of a sliding door Load door (6.2.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Outer pad. Metal to metal with brake disc. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Outer pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes corroded/pitted in places (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Significant wear lips on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge HEAVILY WORN ON OUTER EDGE. NEARLY THROUGH TO CORDS. ADVISE REPLACEMENT NOW (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Outer face damaged /scored by going to metal with brake pad (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Offside tie rod ball joint has noticeable play. ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective UNABLE TO ASSESS WIPER BLADE EFFECTIVENESS DUE TO WASHERS INOPERATIVE (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 127,735 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread and heavily worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play noticeable play. ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack tie rod ball joint appears to have noticeable free play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel play to offside of steering rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Dec 2018 127,730 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated no reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Power steering component leaking resevoir/pipe unions (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road large crack to offside of screen (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread and heavily worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play noticeable play. ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack tie rod ball joint appears to have noticeable free play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside bottom bushes heavily worn. ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel play to offside of steering rack (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 110,197 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn on edge

Nearside Front Seat base is damaged

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on outer edge /ADVISE REPLACEMENT ASAP (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Off side of screen is cracked / ADVISE REPLACEMENT ASAP (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Jan 2018 110,195 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pedal rubber worn on edge

Nearside Front Seat base is damaged

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on outer edge /ADVISE REPLACEMENT ASAP (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view Lower mirror missing (8.1.2a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Off side of screen is cracked / ADVISE REPLACEMENT ASAP (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 83,334 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on inner and outter 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2017 83,236 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking drips from pipe cleaned off at time of test (2.3.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on inner and outter 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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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BJ63 OAN is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BJ63 OAN, 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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BJ63 OAN is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 23 December 2013.

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