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BO53 JLB

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2023
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,235 mi
Last recorded166,235 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2022
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO53 JLB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2022 166,235 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 160,610 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 157,266 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 13 Jan 2020 157,266 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixings loose to the extent that relative movement is visible U blot loose (5.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 148,716 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Clear lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect gaiter damaged (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect gaiter missing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Dec 2018 148,714 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Clear lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect gaiter damaged (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect gaiter missing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 139,763 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 139,706 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater does not face the side (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 129,452 miles

both front shocks weeping

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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BO53 JLB is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BO53 JLB, 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 BO53 JLB registered?

BO53 JLB is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 17 October 2013.

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