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BV63 BYX

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

211,087 mi
Last recorded211,087 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV63 BYX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 211,087 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2025 211,087 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in wrong way (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 202,046 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 191,694 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 191,694 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 188,729 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jun 2022 188,600 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 137,199 miles

Slight play in offside steering arm

Fail 14 Aug 2021 137,199 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Slight play in offside steering arm

Pass 21 Aug 2020 86,191 miles

Both front shock dust covers damage/missing

Fail 12 Aug 2020 86,188 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Both front shock dust covers damage/missing

Nearside Front inner wheel ache loose front bumper side

Pass 5 Aug 2019 76,755 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 76,753 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 66,669 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides near flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Aug 2018 66,669 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides near flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 62,571 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 56,010 miles

brake fluid level low

Fail 24 Aug 2016 56,010 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake fluid level low

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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BV63 BYX is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 BV63 BYX, 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 BV63 BYX registered?

BV63 BYX is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 13 September 2013.

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