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FJ63 BLK

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

142,629 mi
Last recorded142,629 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ63 BLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 142,629 miles

Both rear shock absorbers corroded

Handbrake efficiency only just met

Pass 3 Oct 2024 139,798 miles

Emissions clean.

Pass 3 Aug 2023 138,206 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Outline marker lamp insecure Middle marker light (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured on both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear shock absorbers deteriorated

Pass 1 Jul 2022 134,630 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes greased, some corrosion visible (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Loading door catch faulty but can be secured in the closed position

Valve stem slightly damaged All valves (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 135,627 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

no warning lights on dash time of test

wheel caps fitted alround

Pass 12 Jul 2019 133,184 miles

n/s/f bottom ball joint slight play

n/s/r & o/s/r brake pipes corrosion starting

n/s/r & o/s/r shockers deteriorating

no warning lights on dash time of test

Pass 1 Sep 2017 133,048 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 103,898 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2016 103,898 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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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FJ63 BLK 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 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FJ63 BLK, 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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FJ63 BLK is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 September 2013.

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