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KY63 BKL

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

258,605 mi
Last recorded258,605 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY63 BKL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 258,605 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear dampness around backplate suspect hub seal

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear backplate damaged

Fail 11 Mar 2026 258,599 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear dampness around backplate suspect hub seal

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear backplate damaged

Pass 2 Jan 2025 254,766 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake shoes hold down spring missing

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

Fail 31 Oct 2024 252,982 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake inadequately mounted back plate corroded parking brake shoes not fixed down (1.1.21 (c))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 246,367 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose flex (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front washers are poor

Pass 13 Oct 2022 239,789 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 233,372 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 218,867 miles

both stearing rack ends have play

Fail 16 Oct 2020 218,867 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn drop link bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn drop link bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

both stearing rack ends have play

Fail 17 Sep 2020 218,169 miles

Central Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury nearside (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded front to reae (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 203,403 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 165,518 miles

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))

Fail 3 Sep 2018 164,998 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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 7 Sep 2017 138,525 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2017 138,525 miles

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

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

Offside side reflective marker lamp not working

Pass 1 Sep 2016 123,273 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge almost to cords

Fail 31 Aug 2016 123,254 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge almost to cords

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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KY63 BKL 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 KY63 BKL, 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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KY63 BKL is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 September 2013.

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