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KY63 BWJ

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

220,410 mi
Last recorded220,410 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 220,410 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2025 220,410 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Position lamp not working Marker light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 214,096 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both n/s and o/s/f (1.1.11 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both n/s and o/s/f ()

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 207,157 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 207,157 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 200,716 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 200,716 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 189,010 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 188,953 miles

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

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

handbrake travel

Pass 14 Jul 2020 181,729 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 181,728 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper markr light not working

Pass 15 Apr 2019 173,253 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 173,253 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Behind fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 165,380 miles

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front shock absorber play between shaft and casing

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 160,637 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 131,611 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot both front shocker absorbers have slight movement in struts (2.7.4)

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 BWJ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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