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FL63 BYS

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

260,913 mi
Last recorded260,913 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2025 260,913 miles

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

Offside Front Outer mirror assembly repaired using tape

Fail 14 Jan 2025 260,913 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer mirror assembly repaired using tape

Pass 31 Jan 2024 239,648 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Jan 2024 239,648 miles

Central Brake linkage has restricted free movement park brake linkage (1.1.15 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 217,157 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material General condition of all hard pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 196,917 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 157,140 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 125,537 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 99,728 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 99,728 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 98,120 miles

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 BYS is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FL63 BYS, 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 BYS registered?

FL63 BYS is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 16 December 2013.

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