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DA63 GBZ

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2023
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

213,006 mi
Last recorded213,006 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2022
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA63 GBZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2022 213,006 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2022 213,005 miles

Nearside Rear Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 200,321 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 190,948 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 190,904 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 165,499 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 165,494 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed Side to side play at wheel (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering arm deformed Side to side play at wheel (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Parking lamp unlit

Rear step damaged

Pass 21 Nov 2017 132,187 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 132,185 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 28 Nov 2016 94,370 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 94,369 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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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DA63 GBZ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DA63 GBZ, 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 DA63 GBZ registered?

DA63 GBZ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 29 November 2013.

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