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FL63 BZM

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

311,573 mi
Last recorded311,573 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 311,573 miles

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

Central Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged blind spot mirror missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at mid point of chassis where vehicle has been extended (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) server play

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at mid point of chassis where vehicle has been extended (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rears (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 22 Jul 2026 311,553 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced at point where chassis over hang is extended / strengthening plate also holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced at point where chassis over hang is extended / strengthening plate also holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Central Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp aim too low both lamps (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged blind spot mirror missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at mid point of chassis where vehicle has been extended (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) server play

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at mid point of chassis where vehicle has been extended (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rears (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 281,424 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both rear (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both near side and off side corroded at chassis extension joint on rear over hang (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2025 281,424 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure **also affecting aim ** (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system At joint of rigid pipe and flex pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both rear (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both near side and off side corroded at chassis extension joint on rear over hang (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 256,420 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside front

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside chassis rails corroded outside prescribed area front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

brake peddle slightly spongy

park brake just met limmit 16 %

Fail 23 Jul 2024 256,420 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside front

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside chassis rails corroded outside prescribed area front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

brake peddle slightly spongy

Pass 4 Jul 2023 229,363 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

shock absorber ram gator split nearside front

Fail 4 Jul 2023 229,363 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

shock absorber ram gator split nearside front

Pass 19 Jul 2022 202,820 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing ram gator split part missing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on outer side wall curb damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Jul 2022 202,820 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible part of letter missing (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing ram gator split part missing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on outer side wall curb damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 155,397 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2021 155,397 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 121,740 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 121,724 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2018 101,507 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 74,422 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 53,384 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 BZM is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 BZM, 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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FL63 BZM is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 November 2013.

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