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FL63 BZB

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2024
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

252,101 mi
Last recorded252,101 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2023
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2023 252,101 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2023 252,101 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 262,420 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 262,420 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 200,132 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 200,131 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear lens broken (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear lens broken (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture both front to rear over fuel tank corroded to excess before flex brake hose (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2019 172,035 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at rear before flex brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Oct 2019 172,029 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at rear before flex brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 163,336 miles

Central Front Radiator cowling insecure

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe corroded behind fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output 1 tail light inoperative (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 27 Oct 2018 163,333 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working N\S Marker light inoperative (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake at n\s flexible hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working N\S outline marker not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Semaphore indicator arm lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected Rear lens broken showing white on indicator (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working O\S Outline marker inoperative (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Showing cord on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Radiator cowling insecure

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe corroded behind fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output 1 tail light inoperative (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 131,396 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Oct 2017 131,396 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front cab marker inop

Nearside Front play in shocker

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front play in shocker

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 95,365 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 95,365 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside marker lamp in/op

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 BZB is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BZB, 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 BZB registered?

FL63 BZB is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 25 October 2013.

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