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FL63 BXJ

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

225,468 mi
Last recorded225,468 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL63 BXJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 225,468 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Nearly at the point of being an MOT fail (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective Mounting from gear box to DPF missing (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 May 2026 225,468 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Nearly at the point of being an MOT fail (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high Very High (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective Mounting from gear box to DPF missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 May 2025 212,164 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2025 212,164 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low very low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge **damage in tread** (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2024 199,060 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2024 199,058 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 184,270 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2023 184,269 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 171,589 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2022 171,589 miles

Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted offside rear brake caliper bolts missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 146,694 miles

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

nearside rear fog lamp not working lens broken bulb not fitted

Fail 28 Apr 2021 146,694 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

nearside rear fog lamp not working lens broken bulb not fitted

Pass 6 May 2020 132,728 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush play in upright (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 111,354 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 105,669 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate scuffed and bent (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output n/s headlamp has a lot of water in lamp causing condensation in lamp affecting light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 20 Nov 2018 105,668 miles

Front Sub-frame is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced front sub frame front cross brace has been split by jack plate ,caused deformation and split/crack and pressing against power steering hose. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working bulb not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working bulb not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate scuffed and bent (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output n/s headlamp has a lot of water in lamp causing condensation in lamp affecting light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 79,508 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 55,899 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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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FL63 BXJ 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 61.1%.

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 FL63 BXJ, 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 FL63 BXJ registered?

FL63 BXJ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 5 December 2013.

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