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FL63 BZS

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

153,718 mi
Last recorded153,718 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 153,718 miles

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

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

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

Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened both (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2026 153,718 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened both (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 151,999 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underbody corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged x3 casing missing / damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 11 Jul 2025 151,999 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underbody corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged x3 casing missing / damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 150,068 miles

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

Surface corrosion to underside

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

Fail 29 May 2024 150,065 miles

Front Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 144,246 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear shock absorber attachment bracket damaged

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2023 144,244 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear shock absorber attachment bracket damaged

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 138,698 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear by tank (1.1.11 (c))

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play marked in yellow (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 138,697 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear by tank (1.1.11 (c))

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play marked in yellow (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (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))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 134,054 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened shock absorber mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2021 134,008 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 130,018 miles

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

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

Offside handbrake effort just met minimum requirement

Pass 20 Nov 2018 125,048 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear, near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Nov 2018 125,042 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear, near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 105,273 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 105,273 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Clutch pedal pad worn

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)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 75,663 miles

Clutch pedal pad worn smooth

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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 BZS 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 55.6%.

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 BZS, 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 BZS registered?

FL63 BZS is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 7 November 2013.

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