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FL63 BZG

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2024
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

215,920 mi
Last recorded215,920 miles
Recorded on9 May 2023
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2023 215,920 miles

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

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside & offside (5.3.2 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside & offside - underside at chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nearside & offside - several mounting areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

foot brake pedal has travel

Fail 9 May 2023 215,904 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside & offside (5.3.2 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside & offside - underside at chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nearside & offside - several mounting areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

foot brake pedal has travel

Pass 15 Feb 2022 181,382 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both front wheel bearings have very slight play in them (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play Bearing marked yellow is perishing and has slight play in it (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear anti roll bar linkage lower bushes have slight play in them (5.3.4 (a) (i))

wipers smearing slightly

Fail 11 Feb 2022 180,884 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment No reserve travel on handbrake (1.1.6 (c))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both front wheel bearings have very slight play in them (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play Bearing marked yellow is perishing and has slight play in it (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear anti roll bar linkage lower bushes have slight play in them (5.3.4 (a) (i))

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 2 Feb 2021 156,556 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 145,439 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 124,779 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 117,365 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2018 117,365 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (5.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 93,400 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 93,400 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 70,623 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 BZG is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BZG, 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 BZG registered?

FL63 BZG is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 27 November 2013.

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