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KP63 BYF

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2023
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

284,133 mi
Last recorded284,133 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2022
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP63 BYF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2022 284,133 miles

Body not fully secure N/S- O/S & upper side front (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S/F & O/S/F - O/S/R & N/S/R (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/S/F & O/S/F - O/S/R & N/S/R (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S/F & O/S/F - O/S/R & N/S/R (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S/F & O/S/F - O/S/R & N/S/R (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/F & O/S/F - O/S/R & N/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Emits excessive smoke or vapour, not likely to obscure vision of other road users

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F & O/S/F (5.2.3 (e))

Under the vehicle general muddy

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 257,760 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/F & O/S/F Full Brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 225,886 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 195,394 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess corroded (1.1.15 (a))

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

Fail 25 Oct 2019 195,394 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess corroded (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 167,979 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 167,964 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 128,187 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 128,172 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi corroded and insecure (7.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb faulty (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 85,049 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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KP63 BYF is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KP63 BYF, 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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KP63 BYF is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 17 October 2013.

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